Job Description

Primary Teacher - fixed term until 25/06/2027


Niddrie Mill Primary School




Salary: 34,938 - 52,614


Hours: 35 per week




Niddrie Mill Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced primary school teacher.


Niddrie Mill Primary School is a warm, inclusive and friendly place to work and learn. We have fourteen classes from P1-7. Niddrie Mill Primary School is organised into fourteen classes from P1-7. The school is led by a management team of a Head Teacher, a Depute Head Teacher, two Principal Teachers and a Business Manager.


The school is situated in an area of multiple socio-economic deprivation with most of the pupils residing in SIMD 1 and 2. The school has a strong collegiate ethos which promotes partnership working with parents, carers, partners and the wider community. Niddrie Mill Primary promotes a positive and nurturing learning culture, where we strive to ensure that all pupils feel valued, respected and are supported to reach their full potential. The school receives both Positive Action funding and Pupil Equity funding.


We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual who is committed to ensuring all pupils attain and reach their potential to join our team. Candidates should be able to demonstrate an excellent level of learning and teaching through Curriculum for Excellence with an understanding of closing the attainment gap, as well as a sound knowledge of strategies to support learners with additional support needs. The post is a Fixed Term post until 25 June 2027 covering career break.


Our refreshed school values are

Aim High, Be Kind and Be Safe

and we work cooperatively as a school community to achieve our shared vision and live out our school community values.


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. Ensure positive outcomes for children with additional support needs. 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.
For more information, please visit our website Niddrie Mill Primary School


This is an exciting opportunity to join a caring and committed team where you can make a real difference every day.


For the Job description, please follow this link: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/36711/teacher-primary-t01-jd


This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.


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 Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council


Happy to talk flexible working.


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