Teacher of Music - Portobello High School

Teacher of Music – fixed term until 29/06/2027

Portobello High School, located in the East of Edinburgh, is a six‑year comprehensive with a student roll of over 1,500 pupils. Most of these students come from five associated primary schools:
Brunstane, Duddingston, Parsons Green, Royal High and Towerbank.

Salary: £35,022 – £52,740.

Working hours:

15.28 per week.

The school offers excellent accommodation and extensive community facilities. An active extra‑curricular programme provides a wide range of wider achievement opportunities, especially in the arts and sports. Strong links with parents, local businesses and the community reinforce a culture of partnership.

Portobello’s values are built around the collective vision of “Achieving Together”. This drives a continual commitment to raising attainment, fostering inclusion and wellbeing, and advancing learning and teaching.

The Music department sits within the Expressive Arts faculty alongside Art & Design, Photography and Drama. You will teach a rich and varied curriculum that supports multiple learner pathways and future career aspirations, including:

• S1‑S3 BGE classes
• National Qualifications in Music and Music Technology
• National Progression Award in Music Performing

Our provision delivers an engaging programme for pupils and provides performance opportunities through ensembles such as two wind bands, Jazz Band, String Orchestra, Folk Band, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and two choirs. A dedicated team of ten instructors supervises over 230 pupils in IMS lessons.

For further information please contact Greg McDowall, Headteacher – Tel. No.  or email .

This post requires work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If an individual has spent a continuous period of three months or more outside the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

Successful completion of these checks is a condition of employment.

Salary will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation.

All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

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