Teacher of Biology

The post is a permanent full time Teacher of Biology and part of the Sciences faculty. There are currently 10 teachers in the faculty, including the PT., Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers, promoted and unpromoted, are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories-

Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction

Developing the school curriculum

Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils

Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration

Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education

Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils

Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals

Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development

Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review

Registered with GTCS as a teacher of relevant subject

Dunbar Grammar is a six-year, fully inclusive, comprehensive, non-denominational and co-educational school. It serves the town of Dunbar and the surrounding area. It is one of seven secondary schools in East Lothian.

The present building was opened in 1961 and is situated in an attractive site in the centre of Dunbar. It has spacious playground areas and a games field within the school grounds.

The school is fully equipped for disabled access.

The school has been completely redeveloped as part of East Lothian Council's Private and Public Partnership scheme and as a result boasts excellent facilities, including a Games Hall, Fitness Room, Drama Studio and Recording Studio.

The associated primary schools are Dunbar PS, West Barn's PS, Stenton PS, Innerwick PS and East Linton PS.

The school roll in September 2026 was 1,068 and the present teaching complement is around 90.