Primary Teacher - Hillwood Primary School

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589

Hours:

15.40hrs per week

An opportunity has arisen for a permanent part time Teaching post at Hillwood Primary School. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, experienced and dynamic teacher with an excellent track record in primary teaching for our P2/3class.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, skilled and flexible in their approach to deploy their range of teaching strategies and resources to meet the needs and abilities of the children in our educational setting. Ideally, they should also have relevant experience of building nurturing and supportive relationships with pupils, creating safe and purposeful learning environments and be skilled in raising attainment through strong practice in planning, learning and teaching and assessment.

We are looking for an experienced and creative teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will work collaboratively within the school to deliver high quality learning and teaching experiences for all pupils.

• Assisting with the preparation of class work and developing the curriculum
• Assessing, recording reporting pupil work and providing guidance to pupils regarding their education
• Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils
• Working in partnership with class teacher, support staff, parents and other professionals to support pupils needs
• Undertaking appropriate and agreed Continuing Professional Development
• Participating in issues related to school planning, raising attainment and contributing to the wider life of the school
• Develop positive relationships and positive behaviour strategies

Hillwood Primary School is a small non-denominational primary school situated on the western outskirts of Edinburgh. The school currently has circa 70 pupils organised into 4 composite classes and an Early Years setting that provides for eligible 2-year olds as well as delivering 1140 hours during term time only.

The extensive grounds are well developed with pupil gardens, picnic tables, a gazebo, a trim trail and a sports pitch. We have a strong focus on outdoor learning, loose parts play, forest visits and the Daily Mile. We are a nurturing school and believe that building strong positive relationships with our whole school community is key to success in learning for all.

Hillwood has a strong positive ethos and presence in the community. Hillwood is at the heart of its community and many children have been preceded as a Hillwood pupil by their parents and grandparents. Our Parent Council are developing their areas of responsibility within the school community and take a keen interest in the life of the school. Curricular and social events are well attended at the school and there are excellent relationships between parents, staff and children.

We have developed our links with the local business community.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by City of Edinburgh Council.

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