Primary Teacher - Gilmerton Primary School - 12802_1765281913

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Edinburgh is looking for dedicated Class Teachers for Gilmerton Primary School. Successful candidates will inspire and nurture students in a vibrant learning environment. The role requires planning engaging lessons, fostering inclusion, and collaborating with families. A Qualified Teacher Status is essential. The position offers a competitive salary between £34,938 and £52,614, with a commitment to professional development and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and delivering engaging lessons.
• Ability to foster a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Strong assessment and feedback skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons.
• Promote inclusion and diversity in the classroom.
• Collaborate with colleagues and families.

Skills

Engaging lesson planning

Classroom management

Student assessment

Differentiated instruction

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Primary Teacher
Gilmerton Primary School
Salary: £34,938 – £52,614 (pro‑rata for part‑time)
Hours: 35 per week

We are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teachers to join our vibrant school community. The successful candidates will inspire, motivate, and nurture students, creating a positive learning environment that supports both academic achievement and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Assess, record, and report on pupils' progress, providing constructive feedback.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the diverse needs of learners.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and families to support student development.
• Participate in professional development to help shape our school improvement journey.

Gilmerton Primary School is a non‑denominational primary school which serves the community of southeast Edinburgh and which opened on its present site in 1968. Gilmerton Primary School is organised into nineteen classes from P1 – 7 and the current school role is 505. The school is led by a management team of a Head Teacher, two Deputy Head Teachers, a Principal Teacher and a Business Manager.

Within our caring community Gilmerton Primary School aims to promote a love of learning that will evolve and continue for life. The school mission statement 'Learning for Life' embodies this aim. Our school values encourage us to be respectful, resilient and responsible. The school is firmly committed to raising attainment and promoting achievement.

Please visit our website for more information about our school: https://gilmertonprimary.com/ or to discuss the post please contact [e-mail] and mark for the attention of Alet Bouwer, Head Teacher.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre‑employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

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

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we're bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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