Primary Teacher (Temp/Full Time) - REF:ECOD/P00418 - INV06094

Inverclyde Council; Port Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Inverclyde Council is seeking a Primary Teacher to join a dedicated team at Newark Primary School, offering a salary between £40,305 and £50,589. This temporary position until June 26 provides a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and competitive benefits including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Attractive pension schemes

Career development

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GTCS, paying any associated fees.
• Satisfactory PVG check required for regulated work.
• Approval from the Roman Catholic Church needed for teaching in Catholic schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to primary school students.
• Ensure compliance with curriculum standards and GTC Scotland regulations.
• Develop lesson plans and maintain student records.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Leadership

Education

GTCS Registration

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Description

Teacher Primary REF: ECOD/ P00418

Salary: Main Grade Teacher £40,305 - £50,589

Location: Newark Primary School, Bridgend Avenue, Port Glasgow

Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Duration: Temp Until June 26

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees, including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development, and health and wellbeing support.

Further information:

Find out more in our Employee Benefits Booklet available on our website: Employee Benefits - Inverclyde Council

Important Applicant Information:

• Please read the Essential Applicant Information details before submitting your application.
• Check your emails regularly after applying, as all communication, including interview invites and offers, will be sent via email. Ensure emails from MYJOBSCOTLAND and Inverclyde Council are not filtered into spam/junk folders.
• Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer, paying the Living Wage Rate where required. More details can be found in the 'Essential Applicant Information'.
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from all community members.
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as we do not sponsor visas.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland

If you work in regulated work (children and/or protected adults), a satisfactory PVG check is required.

GTCS Registration

You must be registered with the GTCS, including paying any associated fees. Teachers in their probationary year can apply for temporary, unpromoted vacancies but will be paid at the probationer rate of £31,584 per year (pro-rata if applicable).

RC Approval

For teaching in a Catholic school, approval from the Roman Catholic Church is required, in line with Section 21 (A) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980. Forms are available at Scottish Catholic Education Service.

Head Teacher Reports

Successful candidates need to download, complete, and have their current Head Teacher complete the appropriate report. Send the completed form via email to [e-mail] and cc the recruiting Head Teacher. Forms can be downloaded from this link.

Further Assistance

Alternative application formats (Large Print, Braille, Audio) are available upon request. For assistance, contact the HR Recruitment Team at 01475 712740 or email [e-mail].

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists

Applications from former armed forces personnel and reservists are encouraged, as many skills are transferable to local government roles.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Flexible Working

We support flexible working options, including Part-Time, Job Share, Compressed Hours, Homeworking, Hybrid Working, and Flexible Retirement. More details are available in our Flexible Working Policy on the Employee Benefits webpage.