Class Teacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Medium value due to the stable teaching environment and the opportunity for professional development, but lower due to pro-rata salary system and temporary nature of the position.
- Focused position in education with teaching and collaboration
- Opportunity for career development through CLPL
- Pro-rata salary leading to financial unpredictability
- Temporary engagement limits long-term prospects
Pros
- Stable work in education field with designated curriculum responsibilities
- Engagement with supportive team including parents and professionals
- Opportunities for professional development
Cons
- Temporarily pro-rated salary affecting financial stability
- Limited scope for long-term career growth within the school
- Possible lengthy adjustments to salary structure
Who it's for
Early to Mid-Career • Full-Time in an Educational Institution
Good fit
- Early to mid-career teachers seeking experience
- Educators valuing professional growth opportunities
- Teachers preferring a collaborative education environment
Not recommended for
- Candidates desiring guaranteed long-term employment
- Individuals needing stable financial incomes immediately
- Teachers unwilling to adapt to temporary roles
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Teachers who join East Lothian Council during the school session will only be entitled to a pro-rata salary and annual leave entitlement until the end of the session. A calculation will be carried out upon commencement and pay will be adjusted in the first available pay period to ensure they are paid correctly. It may be necessary to make adjustments over several months and in these instances employees will be advised in writing. Should you require clarification please contact Payroll on 01620 827781.
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.
Closing date: 18/02/2018
Reference: EAL02697
St Mary’s RC Primary School
Haddington Joint Campus
Tynebank Road
Haddington
