Teacher of Music - Portobello High School

Teacher of Music – fixed term until 26/06/2026

Portobello High School

Salary: £34,938 - £52,614

Hours:

35 per week

Portobello High School is a six-year comprehensive based in the East of Edinburgh with a school roll of over 1500 young people, drawn mainly from five associate primary schools – Brunstane, Duddingston, Parsons Green, Royal High and Towerbank.

The school enjoys a very high standard of accommodation with facilities used extensively by the community. There is an excellent extra‑curricular programme within the school, offering an extensive array of wider achievement opportunities, especially within the arts and sports. The school also has positive links with parents and is committed to building up partnerships with local businesses and the community.

The values of Portobello High School are rooted in the collective vision of ‘Achieving Together’ which drives our continuous efforts to enhance the educational experience for all young people. We focus on key priorities of raising attainment and achievement, fostering inclusion and wellbeing, and advancing learning, teaching, assessment, and skills.

We are committed to improving and enriching the learning experiences of all learners. We want our young people to enjoy their learning and to be actively involved and participating in engaging learning activities. To support this, we are one of the first schools in Scotland to introduce a mobile phone policy which incorporates an innovative phone pouch system.

This post represents a great opportunity for the right person to join a large staff team and work in a truly comprehensive setting. Our Music department sits within the Expressive Arts faculty alongside Art & Design, Photography and Drama. We offer a rich and varied curriculum that supports multiple learner pathways and future career aspirations. Our provision includes S1‑S3 BGE classes, National Qualifications in Music and Music Technology alongside a National Progression Award in Music Performing.

We have a thriving extra‑curricular programme offering regular performing opportunities for our young musicians with over 230 pupils taking IMS lessons through our dedicated team of 10 Instructors and a number of ensembles including two wind bands, Jazz Band, String Orchestra, Folk Band, Guitar Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and two choirs.

For further information about the post please contact Greg McDowall, Headteacher Tel. No.  or email

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

This post is regulated 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. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre‑employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

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, as well as 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 of whom are currently underrepresented. 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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Happy to talk flexible working.