CURRENT Supply Primary Teaching - EAL10972


Company:	East Lothian Council
Salary:	£36,159 to £54,453 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	East Lothian, EH42 1DG
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

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).

If you are currently in your probationary year and/or not available to work until August 2026 please don’t submit an application.

Job Details

To undertake class-teaching duties

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’– 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

Permanent Posts: GTCS Full registration (General)

Temporary Posts: GTCS Full registration (General) / Provisional registration

PVG Membership

This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

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.

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.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:

www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo

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.

In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.

East Lothian Council Primary Schools

Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here:

Primary Schools

If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us.

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. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.

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