CURRENT Supply Primary Teaching

Vacancy Information

Supply Primary Class Teachers.

East Lothian is seeking to recruit suitably qualified primary teachers to cover short term and fixed term supply positions currently available across our 35 primary schools. Applications are welcomed from teachers who are available to start immediately.

Supply teachers are recognised as being particularly important in ensuring continuity for pupils in terms of effective teaching and learning and we welcome applications from teachers looking for short or long term supply work, on a full or part time basis.

There are good transport links to the area from Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders and with over 40 miles of stunning coastline, beautiful countryside and of course some of the world’s finest golf courses, East Lothian a great place to work and live.

For more information or an informal discussion about working on supply in East Lothian, please contact the Education Staffing Team on 01620 827766 or email educationrarf@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note - All Supply Staff are expected to complete Child Protection Training on the Council’s e-learning system before being added to the Supply Register.

Applications are welcome from Primary Class Teachers who are available to start work immediately (following relevant pre-employment checks).

WE ARE INVITING APPLICATIONS FROM TEACHERS WHO ARE AVAILABLE TO WORK BETWEEN NOW AND END OF SESSION IN JUNE 2025.  PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU AREN’T AVAILABLE TO WORK DURING THIS TIME - A NEW ADVERT WILL BE PUBLISHED FOLLOWING THE START OF THE NEW SCHOOL SESSION FOR TEACHERS AVAILABLE TO WORK AFTER AUGUST 2025.

Job Details

To undertake class-teaching duties as and when required under the instruction of the Head Teacher.

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
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.
For Temporary Posts: Full/Provisional GTCS Registration is required.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

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.

Additional Information

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

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

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.