Class Teacher

Ktpws; Armadale; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school in Scotland is seeking a part-time Class Teacher for Eastertoun Primary School, offering a fixed-term position until 9 August 2026. The role entails fostering a safe and nurturing environment for students while collaborating with dedicated staff and parents. Candidates must possess a relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. This school values diversity and embraces children’s rights, making it an inclusive organization for both staff and students.

Qualifications

• Essential: Relevant teaching qualification.
• Essential: Registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
• Ability to support children from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and the community.
• Support children's rights and learner voice initiatives.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

# Class Teacher, Eastertoun Primary School, 500.34Ref no:: WEL09988Published:: 14/01/2026Closes:: 28/01/2026Location:: Eastertoun Primary School, 13 Manse Avenue, Armadale, EH48 3HSSalary:: £41,916 - £52,614 per year pro rataContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 22.74 hours per week## Job Advert**22.74 hours per week, 47 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 9 August 2026****Interviews will be held 26 January 2026**We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.Eastertoun Primary is a non-denominational school in Armadale, which benefits from a mixed catchment area in terms of socio-economic background. The school currently has 12 primary classes and a nursery class.The Senior Leadership team consists of a Head Teacher, an Acting Depute Head Teacher and an Acting Principal Teacher who work alongside our dedicated and nurturing teaching and support staff.The school has a long-established and fully supportive and active Parent Staff Council as well as a very supportive parent body. The school has very good relationships with cluster schools and the local community.At Eastertoun Primary our vision is to promote a whole school working ethos to ensure pupils are given the chance to flourish, learn, achieve and develop in a safe and nurturing environment. We work together to ensure that our children are given the best opportunity to develop their full potential. This work is underpinned by our school Charter of ‘Safe, Ready and Respectful’ and by our core values which are shared with the school community through our Value Bears representing kindness, focus, resilience and teamwork. We are committed to children’s rights and learner voice.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 West Lothian Council.A relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is essential.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement