Primary Teacher - St Joseph’s RC Primary School

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

Job summary

A Scottish local authority is looking for a dedicated Primary Teacher to join the team at St Joseph’s RC Primary School, with a fixed-term contract until 26/06/2026. The ideal candidate will have Church Approval and a passion for making a difference in children's lives. Responsibilities include teaching in the P5 class and overall engagement with the learners. The salary ranges from £34,938 to £52,614 for 35 hours per week, with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Required Church Approval for teaching in a Catholic school.
• Must have teaching qualifications and experience.
• Experience with children and safeguarded checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach Primary 5 class and other assigned subjects.
• Engage and support young learners effectively.
• Join the PVG Scheme and provide necessary checks.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Passion for education

Education

Church Approval

Teaching qualifications

Job description

Job Overview

Primary Teacher - Fixed term until 26/06/2026
St Joseph’s RC Primary School

Salary: £34,938 - £52,614
Hours: 35 per week

St Joseph’s RC Primary are seeking to recruit a class teacher to join our team. This post will involve one day in our P5 class with the other days will be assigned. Our successful candidate will be enthusiastic and passionate about making a difference to our young people.

Qualifications and Checks

Candidate should ensure that they have the required Church Approval: https://sces.org.uk/church-approval/

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 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.

Culture & Benefits

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: Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

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