Location: Preston Tower Primary School Lower Campus West Loan Prestonpans, EH32 9NX
Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 per year pro rata
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 12.06 hours per week
Vacancy Information
Temporary maternity cover until 10th October 2025.
Days of Work:
Thursday & Friday
To start asap.
This post is being re-advertised. Previous unsuccessful candidates need not re-apply.
Preston Tower Primary School is located in the coastal town of Prestonpans. It is a very large school split over two campuses; We currently have over 860 children from Nursery – Primary 7. The school was established in 2019, following the amalgamation of 2 schools.
This post is to cover a P1 class.
Job Responsibilities
1. Undertake class-teaching duties.
2. Teach assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction.
3. Develop the school curriculum.
4. Assess, record and report on the work of pupils.
5. Prepare pupils for examinations and assist with their administration.
6. Provide advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
7. Promote and safeguard the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
8. Work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
9. Undertake appropriate and agreed Career Long Professional Development (CLPL).
10. Participate in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review.
11. Contribute towards good order and the wider needs of the school.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 5th February.
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 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:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith 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.
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.
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.
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