Primary Teacher - Gylemuir Primary School

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Gylemuir Primary School, part of The City of Edinburgh Council, invites applications for a Primary Teacher on a fixed-term contract until 29 June 2027.

The post is 12.3 hours per week (Thursday and Friday) with a salary range of £36,159 to £54,453 pro rata for part-time staff. All candidates will undergo PVG checks and safeguarding procedures; we value inclusive education and diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experienced and enthusiastic Primary Teacher suitable for a school setting.
• Provides high quality learning experiences for primary aged children.

Job description

Primary Teacher - Fixed term until 29/06/2027
Gylemuir Primary School

Salary: £36,159 - £54,453 (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 12.3 per week, 52 weeks per year

Working pattern: Thursday and Friday

Gylemuir Primary are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join the school. We provide high quality learning experiences for 450 Primary children and over 70 Nursery children. Our children's success is a key priority for us. We have good attainment in Literacy and Numeracy and our approach to planning is based on stage collaboration which is then tailored to meet the needs of individual learners. We have a large staff team and are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Teacher to join us.

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. Anunconditional 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 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 pageOur Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

Happy to talk flexible working.

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