Class Teacher - Dunbar Primary School

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week). Part-time hours will be pro-rated accordingly.

Temporary maternity cover until December 2027.
Days of Work:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday
To start 31st January 2027.

Dunbar Primary School is a large, vibrant and inclusive school community, split across two campuses with a current roll of over 1,100 pupils from Nursery to Primary 7.

Our John Muir Campus hosts fifteen P1–P3 classes and five nursery rooms, as well as our Authority provision for children with complex needs, The Cove, Our Lochend Campus comprises nineteen P4–P7 classes.

We are proud of our school values — Honesty, Inclusion, Kindness, Effort and Resilience — these are lived daily within and beyond our school community. We are fortunate to work with enthusiastic children, supportive families, committed support staff and dedicated teachers. Together, we maintain high expectations and a shared commitment to raising attainment and achievement for all.

The successful candidate will have experience of teaching first level, ideally Primary 3. They will be initially based in the Primary 3 stage and have experience of delivering high quality teaching and learning and assessment for all. You will be experienced in making effective adaptations for learners with more complex additional support needs and to be able to plan and implement differentiated learning experiences that support and challenge all learners.

Our preferred candidate will have experience delivering high-quality learning, teaching and assessment in line with Curriculum for Excellence and be expected to create a nurturing, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment where all children feel valued, safe and ready to learn. They will also have knowledge of how to provide effective transition support as our learners move from Primary 3 to Primary 4, ensuring children and families experience smooth, well planned and emotionally secure transition between stages.

Our preferred candidate will a deep knowledge of learning and teaching based on their continuous professional development. They will be able to demonstrate the impact of this through data informed analysis and show reflective adaptations to their teaching and learning based on self evaluation. Our preferred candidate should be able to demonstrate their commitment to developing the culture of their school community and classroom through effective engagement with pupils and parents.

What Our Children Are Looking For

Our children have shared what matters most to them. They would love a teacher who:

• Is kind and makes them feel welcome every day.
• Plays with them, joins in their learning and makes school fun.
• Listens carefully to their stories — even the very long ones.
• Helps them when things feel tricky and celebrates their successes.
• Believes in them and helps them feel proud of who they are.

Job Details

To undertake class-teaching duties

Teach assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction.
Develop the school curriculum.
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.
Work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
Undertake appropriate and agreed Career Long Professional Development (CLPL).
Participate in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review.
Contribute towards good order and the wider needs of the school.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Appropriate primary qualification
Permanent Posts: GTCS Full registration (General)
Temporary Posts: GTCS Full registration (General) / Provisional registration

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
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. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo

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.

In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.

East Lothian Council Primary Schools
Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary Schools

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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