Class Teacher - St Mary’s RC Primary School - MID07057. Job in Bonnyrigg Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

An educational institution in Bonnyrigg is seeking a Class Teacher for St Mary's RC Primary School. This part-time role involves teaching a Primary 2 class on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. The ideal candidate must be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland and uphold the Catholic ethos of the school, ensuring a supportive learning environment for all students. Applications are due by 26th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates will require a PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children.
• Must provide two written references, including from current employer.
• Medical screening and verification of qualifications needed.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a Primary 2 class for three days a week.
• Contribute to a positive school ethos and learning environment.
• Ensure compliance with pre-employment checks and regulations.

Skills

Ability to uphold school vision

Effective communication

Classroom management

Education

Fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland

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 . 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.

Responsibilities

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 which must be from your most recent/current employer, verification of your 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).
• 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, with costs met by you and deductions from salary as described.
• PVG Scheme details and Disclosure Scotland: You will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment. Information about PVG costs and repayment is provided in the original text.
• Disclosures: In your application we ask for information under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Disclosures should be made in confidence. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar an applicant from working with Midlothian.

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 a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

Closing Date

Sunday 26th October 2025