The Junior School at Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools (ESMS) is recruiting for supply teachers from August 2025. Remuneration will be on the SNCT Scales.
The role involves delivering lessons, adhering to school policies, and providing pastoral care for students to ensure high-quality teaching and support.
The ideal candidate will be a dedicated, professional teacher with GTCS registration for Primary Teaching. They should demonstrate excellent communication skills, effective workload management, and a commitment to quality education. Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and a positive attitude aligned with ESMS values are essential to foster a supportive and engaging environment for children.
Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK, as ESMS cannot sponsor international workers. The school values kindness, confidence, resilience, integrity, and curiosity, and seeks individuals who embody these qualities and promote the school's pillars of ambition, innovation, and community.
All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks, including child protection screening and Disclosure Scotland. Posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 due to direct access to young people.
Application Procedure:
For inquiries, contact the ESMS Recruitment Team at recruitment@esms.org.uk.
The closing date is Sunday, 3 August 2025. Interviews will follow shortly after. The school reserves the right to withdraw the vacancy at any time.
About ESMS:
ESMS is a vibrant family of independent schools in Edinburgh, offering a holistic education for ages 3-18, including nursery, junior, secondary, and sixth form. The schools emphasize opportunities beyond academics, including clubs, sports, arts, outdoor education, and community involvement, to help students discover talents and develop holistically.
Our Vision: To empower learners through innovative and transformative experiences, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Our Mission: To develop resilient, values-driven students equipped with the skills to lead fulfilling lives and make a positive impact.
Aims:
* Provide outstanding, well-rounded education to a diverse student body.
* Build strong relationships to ensure students feel happy, safe, and supported.
* Offer a wide range of extracurricular activities to nurture talents.
* Inspire high academic achievement.
* Encourage students to embrace challenges.
* Inspire a love of learning and innovative thinking.
* Develop students' confidence and voice.
* Embed character and values to foster good hearts and decision-making.
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