Primary Teacher - St Mark's RC Primary School

Primary Teacher - fixed term until 26/06/2026
St Mark's RC Primary School

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

St Mark's RC Primary School in the south east of Edinburgh is an associated Primary School of the St. Thomas' cluster. We have close working links with St. Peter's RC Primary, St. Mary's RC Primary and Holy Cross RC Primary and St. Thomas' RC High School. We currently have a vacancy for a Primary Teacher to cover our P3 class of 20 on a temporary fixed term contract.

The staff consists of a Head Teacher, a Principal Teacher, 10 class teachers and 1 part time Additional Support for Learning Teacher. In the nursery there are 2 Senior Early Years Officers, 5 Early Years Officers, 14 Early Years Practitioners, 3 Early Years Assistants, 2 Early Years Domestics and a part-time administrator. Our support staff includes a Business Manager, School Administrator, Clerical Assistant, Facilities Officer, P1 Early Years Practitioner and 10 Pupil Support Assistants.

Our nursery opened in January 2023 and provides 1140 hours all year places. The current school roll for Primary 1-7 classes is 158 and they are formed into 7 classes..

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

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

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.

Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

Happy to talk flexible working.

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