Primary Teacher - St Margaret's Primary School

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

Job summary

A local authority education body is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher for St Margaret's Primary School in Scotland. This fixed-term position offers a salary range of £34,938 to £52,614 for a full-time commitment of 35 hours per week. The successful candidate will join a supportive school community, delivering exceptional educational experiences while upholding the school's Catholic values. Applications are open until December 1, 2026, and interested applicants will need to obtain a PVG check.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be enthusiastic and dedicated, with a commitment to high-quality teaching.
• Approval from the Bishop of the Diocese is required.
• Experience in a classroom environment and a passion for education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences across the curriculum.
• Support the faith life and values of the school community.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team.

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Primary Teacher - St Margaret's Primary School

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Job Description

Primary Teacher – fixed term until 26/06/2026
St Margaret's Primary School

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a temporary class Teacher to join St Margaret’s Roman Catholic Primary School. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our Catholic school community. The successful candidate will inspire and motivate pupils, delivering high‑quality teaching and learning experiences across the curriculum while supporting the faith life of the school.

Situated in South Queensferry, the school roll is just over 100 pupils, with 5 composite classes. The Senior Leadership Team includes a Head Teacher, Principal Teacher and Business Manager.

The school may be small in size but is most definitely big in heart! We work tirelessly to live out our school values of Love, Respect and Kindness. We pride ourselves in being a supportive family and the staff team consistently keep the children at the centre of everything they do. We enjoy a successful partnership with our Parent Council and aim to be responsive to our learners' needs.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification: 12959
• Job Category: Teaching – Primary
• Posting Date: 01/05/2026, 09:56 AM
• Apply Before: 01/12/2026, 11:55 PM
• Degree Level: SCQF 9 - SVQ 4, Degree (Ordinary), Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Location: St Margaret's Primary School
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Contract End Date: 06/26/2026
• Annual Working Duration: 52 Weeks