At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach PE and inspire young minds at Davidson's Mains Primary School.
- Company: Join a supportive and inclusive school community in Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and a commitment to professional development.
- Other info: Diverse workforce encouraged; guaranteed interview for disabled applicants meeting criteria.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a vibrant work environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified teacher status and a passion for teaching PE.
The predicted salary is between 36159 - 54453 £ per year.
Primary Teacher - Fixed term until 05/02/2027
Salary: £36,159 - £54,453 (pro-rata for part time)
Hours: 19.84 per week, 52 weeks per year
Working pattern: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Davidson's Mains Primary is a non-denominational school situated within the Royal High School catchment area in the north west of Edinburgh. An opportunity has arisen for a Fixed Term Teacher able to teach PE at Davidson's Mains Primary School. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment, you must have the permission of your line manager before submitting an application.
The staff consists of:
- Head Teacher
- Two Depute Head Teachers
- Principal Teacher
- 22 class teachers
- 2 part time Additional Support for Learning Teachers
- Part-time Specialist Teacher of PE
- Instructors of violin, cello and brass
In the nursery there are:
- 2 Senior Early Years Officers
- 4 Early Years Officers
- 12 Early Years Practitioners
- 5 Early Years Assistants
- 2 Early Years Domestics
- Part-time administrator
Our support staff includes:
- Business Manager
- School Administrator
- Clerical Assistant
- Facilities Officer
- Pupil Support Officer
- P1 Early Years Practitioner
- 16 Pupil Support Assistants
Strong links have been established with The Royal High Cluster group of schools. The school has an active PSA and a supportive Parent Council. Children take part in a wide range of sporting and creative activities after school, led by Active Schools Coaches and staff.
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.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Happy to talk flexible working.
Primary Teacher - Davidson's Mains Primary School - 16396_1789388041 employer: City of Edinburgh Council
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