PRIMARY CLASS TEACHER – Junior 5
from 25th August 2025
THE SCHOOL
Clifton Hall School is a fully independent all-through day school and is a member of the Scottish Council for Independent Schools (SCIS), with a roll of 430, having two nursery years, seven ‘single class’ primary years and six ‘double form’ secondary years. Class sizes range from eighteen to twenty four. The school broadly follows the 3-18 Curriculum for Excellence guidelines and received an excellent HMI Standard Inspection Report in May 2007 and in a QUIPE inspection in 2017.
The principal catchment areas of the school are Edinburgh, Livingston, the Calders, South Queensferry and further afield. Further information can be found at https://www.cliftonhall.com/
THE POST
Currently, there will be one Junior School teaching post available within the school. The class taught will be at J5 in session 25/26.
We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic, committed, appropriately qualified teachers who are registered or eligible for future registration with the GTCS.
Among the key qualities which we will seek is evidence of:
• expert, dynamic teaching at Primary level
• the ability to work professionally in a team
• a willingness to learn through continuing professional development
• a commitment to the extra-curricular activities program of the school
All staff are encouraged to take part fully in the life of the school, leading after-school clubs and activities (which take place between 3.30 and 4.30), joining residential trips and day outings, as well as helping with tasks such as supervising of provision of snacks at breaktime.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teachers at Clifton Hall should accept responsibilities for the following:
• Careful planning and preparation for effective delivery of the curriculum throughout the academic year.
• Setting high expectations for standard of work and behaviour in the classroom.
• Regular assessment of work.
• Setting and assessment of the appropriate quantity and type of homework.
• Maintaining assessment records in keeping with school policy.
• Writing constructive and informative comments on reports to parents.
• Keeping abreast of curricular developments and teaching methods.
• Arranging stimulating displays of children’s work, including occasional contributions to assemblies.
• Attendance at assemblies, staff meetings, parents' meetings and supporting school functions.
• Being available from time to time to talk formally and informally to parents when they are in school.
• Ensuring their own punctuality.
• Taking an active pastoral interest in the lives of all children at Clifton Hall.
• Contributing to the formation of school policies.
REMUNERATION
The salary offered is in accordance with the national recommended pay scale. There are substantially reduced school fees for children of staff, if space is available and entry requirements are met.
HOLIDAYS
Teachers are entitled to normal school holidays. Currently the school operates for 177 full days per annum plus in-service days.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please send curriculum vitae with accompanying letter of application, explaining what particular strengths you could bring to Clifton Hall, and the names, addresses and contact details of two referees, one of whom must be your most recent employer (if applicable):
The Headteacher
Clifton Hall School
Newbridge
Edinburgh EH28 8LQ
Or by e-mail to headteacher@cliftonhall.org.uk
The closing date for applications is 12 noon Friday 6th June.
Short-listed candidates will be called to interview at the earliest opportunity. It is hoped to make the appointment by mid-June.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.