Temporary Primary Teacher: Shape Young Minds Daily

Teacheroo; Haddington; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Compass School in East Lothian is seeking well-qualified and motivated teachers to cover staff absences on a temporary basis from October 2026. The role involves delivering a high-quality experience for children within a class and working as part of a dedicated team.

You will plan and implement daily programmes, teach to meet individual needs, use a variety of teaching strategies, integrate IT, maintain high expectations, and report to parents as required.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• To take responsibility on a temporary basis (short and/or long-term as required) for a form class within The Compass School, delivering a high-quality experience for the children within the class.
• To plan and implement the class’s daily programme of study which meets the needs of the individual child in line with the policies of the School, with reference to national and local standards.
• To be responsible for the teaching of the class, ensuring that the individual needs of each child are being met.
• To communicate clearly with pupils using a variety of media and resources and interact productively with pupils, individually and collectively.
• To use a range of teaching strategies which meet the requirements of the curriculum and the needs and abilities of the children within the class.
• To make effective use of IT in learning and teaching such as interactive whiteboards
• To set and maintain high expectations and pace of work for all pupils.
• To promote high standards of behaviour, punctuality, good manners and dress.
• To work co-operatively with other professionals e.g. Support for Learning teacher, classroom assistant and other adults.
• To report to parents as required.

Job description

The Compass School in East Lothian is seeking well-qualified and motivated teachers to cover staff absences on a temporary basis from October 2026. The role involves delivering a high-quality experience for children within a class and working as part of a dedicated team.

You will plan and implement daily programmes, teach to meet individual needs, use a variety of teaching strategies, integrate IT, maintain high expectations, and report to parents as required.