Primary Teacher (Support for Learning) - Canaan Lane Primary School

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Primary Teacher (Support for Learning)
Canaan Lane Primary School

Salary: £32,217 - £48,516
Hours: 35 per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly skilled and enthusiastic teacher to work in Canaan Lane Primary School. We are seeking to appoint a Support for Learning Teacher with a passion for teaching and learning. This post represents an excellent opportunity to be part of an innovative and creative culture for learning which aspires to deliver a curriculum that ignites a love of learning.

At Canaan Lane, we are committed to providing the very best educational experiences and opportunities. We stress the importance of high levels of achievement for every learner and there is strong sense of community at the school. All staff, teaching and non-teaching, are prepared to make a positive contribution to the school as a whole and to play their part as members of the Canaan Lane community.

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about play-based learning; who value wellbeing, inclusive practice, nurturing approaches; and who can demonstrate a commitment to social justice. With the emphasis on getting the best possible outcome for each of our learners, applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills and model high standards of pedagogy to inspire, motivate and support learners.

From August 2024, the school will consist of six Primary 1-3 classes and an Early Learning and Childcare facility. Within the school, there are nurturing, creative and well-resourced learning environments where learners are supported and encouraged to discover their passions. Outside, there are inspiring and vibrant spaces which reflect our vision for daily access to outdoor learning.

For further information please contact admin@canaanlane.edin.sch.uk

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're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

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