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Primary Teacher - Holy Cross RC Primary School - 12638_1764342222

Job details
Posting date: 28 November 2025
Salary: £34,938.00 to £52,614.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 December 2025
Location: Edinburgh, EH6 4RE
Remote working: On-site only
Company: The City of Edinburgh Council
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 12638_1764342222

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Summary

Primary Teacher - fixed term until 26/06/2026
Holy Cross Primary School

Salary: £34,938 - £52,614 (pro-rata for part-time)
Hours: 19.84 per week

Would you like to be part of a vibrant and forward-thinking school community where children's curiosity, creativity, and confidence are at the heart of everything we do?

At Holy Cross RC Primary School, our values of Kindness, Respect, and Responsibility guide us in creating a nurturing, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment. We are proud of our strong sense of community and our commitment to supporting every learner to thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are seeking a Primary Teacher for our P3 class and committed to their continuity of learning while inspiring them to engage actively and joyfully in their education.

As part of our dynamic teaching team, you will:

  • Deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences across a range of curricular areas.
  • Foster positive relationships built on kindness, mutual respect, and care for others.
  • Promote a culture of responsibility - encouraging learners to take ownership of their learning and actions.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to plan, evaluate, and adapt learning experiences to meet the needs of all pupils.
  • Contribute to our warm, inclusive school ethos, where every child feels valued and supported.

We are looking for a teacher who:

  • Brings energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to their teaching.
  • Demonstrates flexibility and a collaborative approach to working across year groups.
  • Has a passion for inspiring young learners and helping them reach their full potential.
  • Shares our commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a caring and committed team where you can make a real difference every day. At Holy Cross RC Primary School, you'll be part of a school community that values teamwork, professional learning, and the wellbeing of both staff and pupils.

Teachers are responsible for seeking approval of the Bishop of a Diocese for appointment to any post in a Catholic School in that area. For details on how to seek approval please go to http://sces.org.uk/church-approval

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

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we're bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/behaviours&quot; target="_blank">Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council

Happy to talk flexible working.

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