Class Teacher - St Mary’s RC Primary School - MID07057

Midlothian Council; Bonnyrigg; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in Bonnyrigg is seeking a Class Teacher for St Mary’s RC Primary School. This permanent part-time role involves teaching a Primary 2 class for three days a week. The successful applicant must be registered with the General Teaching Council and committed to the school's Catholic ethos. Interviews are scheduled for November 2025, and applications are open until October 26, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching primary education.
• Commitment to uphold Catholic ethos.
• Strong references and satisfactory medical screening.

Responsibilities

• Teach Primary 2 class on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
• Engage with pupils and their parents.
• Promote a safe and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Teaching skills

Communication skills

Ability to uphold school ethos

Education

Registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

Class Teacher - St Mary’s RC Primary School

£33,594 - £50,589

Permanent

Part Time- 23.1 hours per week (0.66 FTE)

St Mary’s is looking for a permanent, part time teacher to work on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in a Primary 2 class. St Mary’s is situated in a central position in Bonnyrigg. As a denominational, co-educational school, our catchment area is fairly wide, taking in part of Newtongrange, Bonnyrigg, Burnbrae, Poltonhall, Lasswade Straiton and Loanhead. We currently have 180 children in seven classes from P1-P7. We also have a nursery class, with 40 full time spaces for 3 and 4 year old children.

At St Mary’s, we aim to provide a happy, healthy, safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment, promoting achievement for all and celebrating success. We are particularly nproud of our school ethos, which values the holistic development of our learners in partnership with parents and wider school community. All staff work together to provide an education which is both enjoyable and challenging and which meets the needs of all of our pupils.

All applications will be considered. The successful candidate would be required to apply for Church Approval – see https://sces.org.uk/ . This requires a statement of willingness to uphold and develop the school vision, values and aims in line with the Catholic ethos of the school. Please contact the HT for further information or guidance about this process.

Interviews for the above post will take place week commencing Monday 10th November 2025

Requirements

• Pre Employment Checks/Requirements for Teaching Positions - If you are successful, our offer of employment will be conditional on satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements, such as medical screening, two written references (one from your most recent/current employer), verification of original qualifications and your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. Registration with the General Teaching Council and a satisfactory PVG check for Regulated Work with Children will also be essential.
• General Teaching Council Scotland - Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS). For further information on registration please visit: www.gtcs.org.uk
• Regulated Work with Children - This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
• Successful candidates will require a PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59, paid via salary deduction over 6 pay periods. The fee for a PVG Scheme Record Update is £18, paid via salary deduction over 2 pay periods. If employment ends before full repayment, the outstanding balance will be deducted from the final salary.
• Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the PVG certificate issuance. You will be notified by email when the certificate is available to view. You must view it within 14 days to share with your employer; otherwise a new application may incur additional costs.
• In your application we ask for information under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Disclose any unspent convictions. Disclosures should be made in confidence to the Employment and Reward Manager. Failure to disclose a conviction that is later advised through a Disclosure Scotland check may result in withdrawal of any offer.
• Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar an applicant. Decisions about suitability for positions of trust depend on the role, circumstances, and background of any offences.
• For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

How to Apply

Please apply on-line. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Midlothian.

If you have difficulty applying for this post or in accessing the attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been looked after, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

Closing Date

Sunday 26th October 2025