Teacher of Art (Cover) Summer Term

Commensurate with skills and experience.

Location:

Edinburgh

Closing Date:

14/03/2026

Department:

Art & Design

Region / Division:

Job Role:

Teaching

Package Description

Conditions of the Appointment

• The appointment will date from April 2026 for one Term
• Salary will be by negotiation and will depend on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate
• All applicants must be either registered with GTCS or eligible for GTCS registration. If you are unsure of your eligibility you should check the GTCS website: before applying
• Other details and conditions of service will be discussed at interview

The Role

This is an opportunity to join a thriving Art Department at Fettes College for the Summer Term 2026. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who can inspire students of all abilities, demonstrating a real passion for Art.

The successful candidate will be well-qualified and have an active interest in developments in Art and in Art education. Ideally, they will have experience of teaching GCSE Art, A Level Art and Design, and IB Visual Arts.

Main Responsibilities

Please see the full Job Description for duties and responsibilities for this role.

The Ideal Candidate

Successful applicants for a teaching post at Fettes would be expected to have the following characteristics:

• Excellent academic pedigree with a specialism in one or more art and design subjects at GCSE, A Level and/or IB
• Interest and knowledge of contemporary art practice and approaches
• Ambitious, diligent, keen to develop their existing talents
• Understand the commitment required of a boarding environment
• Enthusiastic to become involved in all aspects of school life

About the school/organisation

ABOUT FETTES

The school stands on a magnificent site of approximately 100 acres, within walking distance of Edinburgh's city centre and is a leading HMC co-educational independent boarding and day school, with a Prep school for students starting at age 7 and from September 2025 a Pre-Prep was introduced. Known for its academic excellence, Fettes is unique in Scotland in following the English curriculum of GCSE examinations and the dual pathway of A Level and International Baccalaureate (IB). Fettes has a strong focus on pastoral care and all-round education, providing their students with 'A place to live. A place to learn. A place to grow'. Founded by Sir William Fettes in 1870, it was originally a boy's school and started admitting girls in 1970. The main building was designed by one of Scotland's leading architects, David Bryce. We are a community of more than 1000 individuals, made up of just under 700 students and over 300 dedicated staff.

Aims

Fettes College aims to nurture the individual while fostering a happy, well-ordered and caring community with strong family values at its core. To this end, we will do our utmost to ensure our students:

• Receive the highest possible quality of education within a boarding environment
• Feel safe, valued, have a sense of personal worth and are thoughtful and considerate of the needs of others, possessing a willingness to take on responsibility
• Develop their self-confidence, integrity, emotional resilience, loyalty, good manners and humour, leadership skills and teamwork
• Value a sense of community and service, and develop a clear sense of right and wrong, equipping them for life beyond Fettes
• Are provided with equal opportunities regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnic origin race, or religion
• Are encouraged to stretch and challenge themselves in everything they undertake