Package Description: To commence – August 2026 or January 2027
Dollar Academy is seeking to recruit a personable, passionate and committed teacher of Mathematics on a permanent, full-time basis from August 2026 or January 2027.
The post would suit both a newly qualified or more experienced teacher.
We are looking for a reliable, hard-working and enthusiastic teacher who can inspire and motivate pupils at all stages and levels in their mathematical journey. The appointed candidate will be expected to teach the full range of courses offered from Form I to Form V. There is no requirement to have taught the Form VI Advanced Higher courses but the ability and willingness to teach at this level is. An honours degree in Mathematics or a closely related subject is, therefore required.
In the Dollar Mathematics Department everyone counts. We aim to maximise every pupil’s potential in mathematics by creating a positive, inclusive environment where pupils are appropriately challenged and supported. Encouragement lies at the heart of all we do. We aim to help all pupils see that with positivity, practice, patience and perseverance they will make progress and achieve success; and that success harvests motivation, increases confidence and higher aspirations. We set high expectations and high standards, knowing that our young people, encouraged by their teachers will rise to the challenge.
As a Team we are reliable, collaborative, caring and supportive. We enjoy talking about learning and teaching in Mathematics, sharing best practice and resources. There is a wealth of experience, mathematical interest and talent within the Department, with a considerable number of the Team being examination markers for National 5 and Higher Mathematics, and Advanced Higher Statistics.
We are grounded, yet open-minded and innovative in our approach to teaching and learning. In 2023 we organised and hosted a one-day workshop with Craig Barton and during a recent inset day we completed one of his online courses on Atomisation.
In Form I to Form IV pupils are assigned to a class to ensure that they are appropriately supported and challenged. Our Form V and Form VI classes are mixed ability. We currently prepare pupils for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher examinations. We offer all three Advanced Courses, with the Advanced Higher Mathematics course being particularly popular. In August 2026, in partnership with the Business Education Department, we will be delivering the Higher Applications of Mathematics course for the first time.
At all stages of their learning, pupils are encouraged to see the application, power and elegance of Mathematics. Many of our most able pupils choose to enter both the UK Mathematical Challenge and the Scottish Mathematical Challenge.
We are a very successful Department. In a typical year the great majority of pupils achieve grade A or B at National 5, with roughly 75% gaining a grade A. Approximately 150 pupils sit Higher each year, with over 90% achieving grades A to C and, in 2025, 71% a grade A. Currently, we have over 90 pupils taking one of the Advanced Higher courses. Many pupils go on to read Mathematics, Science, Engineering or Economics at a broad range of universities.
The Academy has a rich co-curricular programme in which all members of staff are expected to participate.
Teachers at Dollar Academy are remunerated according to the Academy’s pay scales, which are broadly aligned with the SNCT. In addition, all teaching staff receive the Dollar enhancement, currently set at 10%, and are automatically enrolled in the Dollar Academy Defined Contributions Pension Scheme, which features a sector-leading employer contribution. Staff also have access to a range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), retailer discounts, the Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes, onsite parking, and the Academy’s gym facilities.
Candidates should either be registered with the GTC Scotland, or eligible for registration.
Please complete the Application Form by noon on Monday 13 April 2026 with interviews being held on Wednesday 22 April 2026.
All appointments are subject to receipt of a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update from Disclosure Scotland.
The Governors of Dollar Academy Trust is a charity registered in Scotland SC009888
About Dollar Academy
Dollar Academy has been a co-educational day and boarding school since its foundation in 1818. Today, it provides an exceptional all-round education to around 1,300 pupils aged 5-18. Our focus is on encouraging the individual talents and ambitions of every young person, in a positive and supportive environment that fosters the development of transferable skills, self-confidence and strong personal values. A belief in developing the whole person is central to the Dollar ethos.
We have been named as the Sunday Times Scottish Independent School of the Year 2024, and as Top Private School in Europe 2025 by Education Insider.
The Academy is very much at the heart of the town – it is a major local employer and values highly its relationship with the wider community. The school itself is a friendly, supportive, hardworking and committed community of staff and pupils who enjoy cordial, professional and productive working relationships.
The school’s location is undoubtedly one of the most scenic in the country, set against the Ochil Hills and the historic Castle Campbell, but within easy reach of the major towns of the Central Belt and just 40 minutes from Edinburgh Airport. The Dollar community is welcoming and vibrant. The whole school sits within a single, stunning 70-acre campus.
Our Values
Work Hard
Hard work leads to success, creativity and innovation. Our pupils and staff demonstrate a strong work ethic, with ambition and excellence being encouraged. We want everyone to strive to be the best they can.
Get Involved
There is a very wide range of subjects and activities on offer at Dollar and teachers work hard to make lessons interesting. Involvement and participation in all aspects of school and community life build confidence and resilience, whilst also allowing our youngsters to try new things and develop their passion.
Be Kind
‘Kindness’ is no trite playground buzzword; it demands an even higher level of behavioural engagement than tolerance or respect. We believe in a positive and generous approach, in collaboration and cooperation, and in leadership that is about compassion and service.