Primary Teacher (0.8) - FLK14571

Falkirk Council; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Falkirk Council is seeking class teachers who are highly skilled practitioners committed to delivering the best learning and teaching experiences for our children and young people.

The post requires a primary qualification, GTCS registration, and evidence of commitment to professional standards. The role is part-time (28 hours per week) and temporary until August 2027, with PVG membership at the cost of the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates commitment to meeting the needs of all learners
• Uses current educational thinking to inform practice
• Communicates effectively with others
• Engages in professional learning opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge
• Collaborates with colleagues in school and beyond
• Reflects critically on teaching practice

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning and teaching for children and young people
• Meet the needs of all learners through flexible and creative approaches
• Collaborate with colleagues to support pupil learning and wellbeing

Skills

Reflecting critically

Professional learning

Flexible approaches

Educational thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Primary teaching qualification

GTCS registration

Job description

Job Advert

Falkirk Council is seeking to recruit class teachers who are highly skilled practitioners, committed to delivering the very best learning and teaching experiences for our children and young people.

The key policy document for Falkirk schools is Learning to Achieve. This was co-created by headteachers, teachers, early years practitioners, support staff, parents/carers, pupils and other partners.

It sets out clearly our expectations for our class teachers, namely that they are practitioners who demonstrate commitment to meeting the needs of all learners by:

• reflecting critically on their practice
• being proactive in seeking professional learning opportunities that further enhance their skills and knowledge
• adopting flexible, creative approaches to meet the needs of all learners
• using current educational thinking to inform their practice
• making good use of professional collaboration in school and beyond
• communicating effectively with others

Successful applicants will:

• hold an appropriate primary qualification
• be fully registered with the General Teaching Council, Scotland (GTCS)
• be able to demonstrate that they possess the commitment, knowledge and skills outlined in the Standard for Full Registration

Successful applicants who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend:

• Short Leet interview on Wednesday 23 rd September 2026.

You will work 28 hours per week.

This post is temporary until August 2027 due to service requirement.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

Applicants are encouraged to be explicit in detailing their skills, experience and attributes that they can bring to this post.

The salary for this Teacher's post is paid in line with SNCT Conditions of Service, please see Appendix 2.19 - SNCT Handbook