Vacancy Information
Temporary maternity cover until 26th June 2026.
Days of Work:
Monday - Friday
To start 10th November 2025.
Dunbar Primary School is a very large school split over two campuses with a current roll of over 1,100 pupils from Nursery – 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 of 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 AMBITION, RESILIENCE, COMMUNITY and HAPPINESS are realised within and out with our 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.
We are seeking an enthusiastic practitioner to join our team. You will be experienced in delivering effective interventions and monitoring these to ensure progress for pupils who have barriers to learning which is preventing them from learning at the same pace as their peers. You will have a wide knowledge of additional support needs to share with staff and assist them in making their practice differentiated for the needs of their class.
We are looking for a teacher with P6 experience to cover a maternity leave from October for the rest of the school session. This is a full time post based at our Lochend campus.
Job Details
To undertake class-teaching duties
Teach assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction.
Develop the school curriculum.
Assess, record and report on the work of pupils.
Prepare pupils for examinations and assist with their administration.
Provide advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
Promote and safeguard the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
Work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
Undertake appropriate and agreed Career Long Professional Development (CLPL).
Participate in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review.
Contribute towards good order and the wider needs of the school.