Class Teacher

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

Teachers are responsible for seeking approval of the Bishop of a Diocese for appointment to any post in a Catholic School in that area.

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 the City of Edinburgh Council.

Requirements
Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers, promoted and unpromoted, are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories:-

• Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction.
  
• Developing the school curriculum.
  
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils.
  
• Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration.
  
• Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
  
• Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
  
• Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
  
• Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development.
  
• Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review.
  
• Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school.

Closing date: 17/10/2019

Reference: EDN11566

St Francis Primary School, 20 Moffat Way, Edinburgh