Class Teacher

Currently, Midlothian has 6 secondary schools, 30 primary schools (19 of which have nurseries) and 2 stand alone nursery schools. Our special school, Saltersgate, provides support for children with a range of physical, social, emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties. The schools range in size from our smallest primary school with around 20 children to our largest secondary with over 1200 pupils. We have a diverse range of school catchments, from rural to urban settings. We are fortunate to have a growing number of new build schools, with 13 of our primary schools and 1 secondary having been built within the last 10 years and several new builds planned.

Cornbank St James’ Primary School is a non-denominational and co-educational school. It was opened in June 1968 and serves the Penicuik community providing a Nursery for children both morning and afternoon. There are currently 10 classes. Due to recent catchment changes the current role of 278 including Nursery is set to increase. Our recently completed Nursery build, now has a capacity for 50 children both morning and afternoon. The school is situated in extensive grounds with beautiful views over the Pentland Hills.

Cornbank Primary School is one of three primary schools associated with Penicuik High School. At Cornbank Primary School we strive to create an engaging and nurturing environment for learning. We aim for excellence and celebrate diversity, inclusion and effort. Our pupils are well behaved, motivated and keen to learn. Our school vision promotes respect for ourselves, others and our environment. Cornbank recently celebrated its fourth Green Flag.

All staff in Cornbank Primary work hard to provide a high quality education for all children. We work with all our partners in our school community to support and educate our children. There are a wide variety of opportunities for parents and families to be involved in the life and work of the school. Our active Parent Partnership participates in policy developments and supports the school in its drive towards continuous improvement. It also organises and runs many social events throughout the school year.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic professionals who have the vision and energy to sustain and promote the current standards of achievement and ensure the continued development and progress of the school.

Interviews for the above post will take place week commencing 07 November 2016

Closing date: 30/10/2016

Reference: MID01381

Cornbank St James Primary School
34 Marchburn Drive,
Penicuik