Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher – fixed term until 26/06/2026

St Mark's RC Primary School

Position Details

• Salary: £34,938 – £52,614
• Hours:
  
  35 per week
• Class: P3 (20 students) on a temporary fixed‑term contract until 26 Jun 2026
• Location:
  
  South east of Edinburgh, part of the St. Thomas' cluster

School Overview

St Mark's RC Primary School hosts 158 students across 7 primary classes and a newest nursery opened in January 2023 providing 1,140 annual hours. Staff includes a Head Teacher, a Principal Teacher, 10 class teachers and 1 part‑time Additional Support for Learning Teacher, plus early‑years and support teams.

Responsibilities

Cover the P3 class of 20 on a temporary fixed‑term contract.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Seek approval of the Bishop of the Diocese for appointment to any post in a Catholic School.
• Preferred candidate must join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check. For those who have spent 3+ months outside the UK in the last 5 years, an overseas criminal record check is required and must be provided.
• Unconditional offer and commencement subject to satisfactory outcome of both pre‑employment checks.
• Meet the school’s minimum job criteria.

Diversity & Inclusion

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, 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 under‑represented. 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.

Other Information

• Happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.