Primary Teacher - Holy Cross RC Primary School - 12638_1764342222

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

Job summary

A local educational authority in Edinburgh is looking for a dedicated Primary Teacher for Holy Cross Primary School. The successful candidate will inspire young learners and cultivate a positive, inclusive environment. Responsibilities include delivering engaging lessons and fostering strong relationships within the classroom. Candidates should demonstrate energy, enthusiasm, and creativity, with a commitment to continuous improvement and collaboration. The role offers a salary ranging from £34,938 to £52,614 pro-rata for part-time work.

Qualifications

• Passion for inspiring young learners and helping them reach their full potential.
• Demonstrates flexibility and collaborative approach across year groups.
• Brings energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences across a range of curricular areas.
• Foster positive relationships built on kindness, mutual respect, and care.
• Promote a culture of responsibility among learners.

Skills

Energy

Enthusiasm

Creativity

Collaboration

Flexibility

Job description

Primary Teacher - fixed term until 26/06/2026
Holy Cross Primary School

Salary: £34,938 - £52,614 (pro-rata for part-time)
Hours: 19.84 per week

Would you like to be part of a vibrant and forward-thinking school community where children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence are at the heart of everything we do?

At Holy Cross RC Primary School, our values of Kindness, Respect, and Responsibility guide us in creating a nurturing, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment. We are proud of our strong sense of community and our commitment to supporting every learner to thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are seeking a Primary Teacher for our P3 class and committed to their continuity of learning while inspiring them to engage actively and joyfully in their education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences across a range of curricular areas.
• Foster positive relationships built on kindness, mutual respect, and care for others.
• Promote a culture of responsibility - encouraging learners to take ownership of their learning and actions.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan, evaluate, and adapt learning experiences to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Contribute to our warm, inclusive school ethos, where every child feels valued and supported.

Qualifications

• Brings energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to their teaching.
• Demonstrates flexibility and a collaborative approach to working across year groups.
• Has a passion for inspiring young learners and helping them reach their full potential.
• Shares our commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice.

Additional Information

Teachers are responsible for seeking approval of the Bishop of a Diocese for appointment to any post in a Catholic School in that area. For details on how to seek approval please go to http://sces.org.uk/church-approval

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.