At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach and inspire primary students while assessing their progress and preparing them for exams.
- Company: Join East Lothian Council, a supportive community focused on education.
- Benefits: Pro-rated salary, professional development opportunities, and a chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Temporary position until June 2027 with potential for career growth.
- Why this job: Shape young minds and contribute to the future in a rewarding teaching role.
- Qualifications: GTCS Full or Provisional registration required; teaching experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 37400 £ per year.
The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly. Temporary until 29th June 2027. To start asap.
Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of East Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us). Any current employee wishing to apply for this temporary post as a secondment should discuss it with their current line manager in the first instance.
To undertake class-teaching duties:
- Assess, record and report on the work of pupils.
- Prepare pupils for examinations and assist with their administration.
- Provide advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
- Promote and safeguard the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
- Undertake appropriate and agreed Career Long Professional Development (CLPL).
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session: In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with East Lothian Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay.
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