Primary Teacher - Gylemuir Primary School - 12655_1764238020

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

Job summary

A local educational authority in the City of Edinburgh is seeking an enthusiastic Primary Teacher to provide high-quality learning experiences to primary age children and nursery children. This role demands an individual committed to student success and collaborative planning. The position is regulated under child protection laws, and the successful candidate will undergo necessary pre-employment checks. Join a team focused on continuous improvement and diverse workplace culture.

Benefits

Commitment to flexible working

Supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Experienced Primary Teacher with a focus on high-quality learning.
• Must be able to meet the needs of individual learners.
• Commitment to safeguarding children under the PVG Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality learning experiences for children.
• Tailor planning to meet individual learner needs.
• Work collaboratively with a large staff team.

Skills

Experience in teaching

Enthusiasm

Ability to provide high-quality learning experiences

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Primary Teacher

Gylemuir Primary School

Salary: £34,938 - £52,614
Hours: 35 per week
There are 2 positions: 1 permanent and 1 fixed term until 26/06/2026.

Gylemuir Primary are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join the school. We provide high quality learning experiences for 500 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 of 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.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/behaviours. Happy to talk flexible working.

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