Primary Teacher - Brunstane Primary School

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking an experienced Primary Teacher for Brunstane Primary School in Edinburgh. You will support and mentor staff, sharing knowledge across the team and contributing to standards of teaching and learning.

The post offers 35 hours per week, term 52 weeks per year, with salary £36,159 - £54,453. Brunstane serves Brunstane, Bingham and Magdalene, and the school values inclusive practice and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experienced practitioner who will support and mentor other staff within the team.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor other staff within the team, sharing knowledge and experience.

Skills

Mentoring staff

Team collaboration

Job description

Primary Teacher

Brunstane Primary School

Salary: £36,159 - £54,453

Hours: 35 per week, 52 weeks per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced practitioner who will support and mentor other staff within the team, sharing their knowledge and experience.

Brunstane Primary School is a non-denominational primary school which serves the Brunstane, Bingham and Magdalene area of East Edinburgh. For session 2026-27, we have 14 classes P1-7 including our Enhanced Support Base with a school roll of approximately 270 and a nursery with capacity for 92 children.

Strong links have been established with Portobello High Cluster group of schools. The school has a supportive Parent Council. Children take part in a wide range of sporting and creative activities after school, led by Active Schools Coaches and school staff.

If you require further information, contact [e-mail] or 0131 669 4498.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be anassessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Happy to talk flexible working.

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