Junior School Class Teacher (Supply List)

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Scottish Council of Independent Schools is looking for qualified Supply Teachers to provide temporary cover throughout the 2026/27 academic year for Junior School classes. Candidates must be registered with GTCS (Primary) and exhibit flexibility for short notice assignments.

Heriot’s aims to create a friendly and supportive environment for all staff, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities for all applicants. Join us in making a positive impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with GTCS (Primary) for all primary ages
• Flexibility needed for short notice assignments

Responsibilities

• Provide temporary cover for classes in Junior School

Skills

Registered with GTCS (Primary)

Flexible and willing to be contacted on short notice

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to recruit appropriately qualified and experienced Supply Teachers to provide temporary cover throughout the 2026/27 academic year for classes within our Junior School.

Main Responsibilities

Please see attached job description for a Class Teacher attached.

Ideal Candidate

• Registered with GTCS (Primary) and have a focus on all primary ages across the school.
• Flexible and willing to be contacted on short notice.

Additional Information

Heriot’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and the successful candidates will be required to obtain membership of the PVG scheme.

Parking

Please note that parking is not available on our campus.

Equal Opportunities and Other

George Heriot’s Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

George Heriot’s School is governed by George Heriot’s Trust, Scottish Charity number SC011463.

Package Description

When you join the team at Heriot’s, you become part of our community, where the contribution of every individual is important and valued. The Heriot’s motto, to “distribute chearfullie”, is at the heart of the school – distributing of kindness, of support and of generosity remains as live today as it was in 1628 when George Heriot founded the school.

Our most recent staff survey reported that 97% of employees at Heriot’s feel motivated and happy to work here and we aim to provide a friendly, welcoming, and supportive environment for all of our people.

We aim to attract and retain a diverse group of talented people, who are committed to upholding the school’s ethos. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.