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Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £17.72 - £19.19
This is a 52‑week non‑sessional post, including work during school holidays.
Temporary maternity cover until 31 October 2026.
To start 5 January 2026.
Days and Hours of Work
* Monday: 12:00‑18:00
* Tuesday: 08:00‑18:00
* Wednesday: 08:00‑12:30
* Thursday: 08:00‑18:00
* Friday: 12:30‑18:00
About the School
Dunbar Primary School is a very large school split over two campuses with a current roll of over 1,100 pupils from Nursery to Primary 7.
In academic session 2025‑26 our John Muir Campus has fifteen P1‑P3 classes and five rooms in our nursery.
The Lochend campus comprises nineteen P4‑P7 classes.
We also have an Authority Communication Base (The Cove) within the John Muir Campus for primary pupils.
Dunbar Primary School works within an ethos of Support, Inclusion and Nurture, and our values of HONESTY, INCLUSION, KINDNESS, EFFORT and RESILIENCE are realised within and outside the school community.
We are fortunate to have enthusiastic children, supportive parents, committed support staff and dedicated teachers. We have high expectations and are committed to raising attainment and achievement for all our children.
Job Details
To work as an effective member of an early years team delivering a high quality child centred service which meets the needs of children and their families.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria to be considered for interview.
Job Requirements
* Relevant Qualifications: Educated to HNC level in Early Education and Childcare or hold SNNB/HNC/SVQ3 qualifications in Childcare/Education or equivalent and be able to evidence additional learning and knowledge of current practice and legislation in early learning and childcare.
* SSSC registration is an essential requirement. If appointed and not already a member of the relevant section of the SSSC Register, you will be required to apply for registration within 3 months to ensure registration within the required 6 months.
* This post is considered 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.
* If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools further details on all schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary and Secondary Schools
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Application Process
Please note: We do not accept CVs (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the online application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the online application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.
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