Job Summary: Primary Teacher (Edinbarnet Primary School)

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and committed Primary Teacher to join the team at Edinbarnet Primary School in Clydebank. This is a fixed-term position focused on delivering high-quality learning and teaching while supporting the council’s core priorities of inclusion and raising attainment for all pupils.

Role Details

Contract Type: Fixed Term (Temporary).
Duration: Until 26th June 2026.
Location: Edinbarnet Primary School, Faifley, Clydebank (West Dunbartonshire).
Working Pattern: Full-time.

Key Responsibilities

Learning & Teaching: Design and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Curriculum for Excellence, ensuring that the needs of all learners are met through effective differentiation.
School Improvement: Contribute to the school’s improvement plan, focusing on raising aspirations and narrowing the attainment gap.
Inclusion: Foster a supportive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes the wellbeing and academic success of every student.
Assessment: Monitor and record pupil progress, using data to inform future teaching strategies and provide clear feedback to students and parents.

Mandatory Requirements & Application Process

This vacancy has very specific application requirements. Failure to follow these may result in your application being discarded:

Head Teacher’s Report: You must download the template provided in the job advert, have it completed by your current/most recent Head Teacher, and upload it to the “COVER LETTER” section of your application. You do not need to write a separate cover letter.
GTCS Registration: Applicants must be registered (or eligible for registration) with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
PVG Scheme: This role constitutes “Regulated Work with Children.” Membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme is essential before a formal offer can be made.
Rehabilitation of Offenders: Because this is an “excepted” position, you must disclose all convictions, including those considered “spent.”

Denominational Status & Approval

Edinbarnet Primary is a non-denominational school. However, the council advert includes standard guidance for those interested in future denominational roles:

Catholic Church Approval: Required for all posts in Catholic schools.
Teaching Certificate: Permanent primary posts in denominational schools require the Catholic Teaching Certificate (CTC).

Why Work for West Dunbartonshire Council?

West Dunbartonshire offers a robust support system for educators, including:

Professional Development: Access to ongoing CPD and career progression opportunities.
Employee Benefits: Comprehensive pension schemes, wellness resources, and a commitment to work-life balance.
Community Impact: The opportunity to work in a diverse area where education plays a pivotal role in community regeneration.

Application Tip: Focus on Inclusion and Attainment

West Dunbartonshire Council explicitly mentions “raising aspirations, achievements, and attainment” as a priority. In your application:

Evidence Your Impact: Use specific examples of how your teaching has directly improved pupil outcomes or helped “close the gap” in your current classroom.
Inclusion in Practice: Describe how you support pupils with Additional Support Needs (ASN) or those from disadvantaged backgrounds to ensure they reach their full potential.

Collaborative Spirit: Mention your experience working with parents and wider school partners to support the “whole child.”

West Dunbartonshire Council is a major public sector employer and local authority serving a population of approximately 89,000 residents across the areas of Dumbarton, Clydebank, and Alexandria. Headquartered in a landmark refurbished historic building in Dumbarton, the Council is the largest employer in the region, with over 5,000 staff members. Its mission is to “improve prosperity and inclusion for all citizens,” delivered through six key strategic themes: regeneration, health and wellbeing, safe communities, sustainable environments, education, and continuous service improvement.

Culture and Workplace

The Council’s culture is anchored in being “Ambition, Excellence, and Innovation” focused. As a “forward-thinking” employer, it emphasizes a “people-first” approach, utilizing “Smarter Working” policies to offer hybrid and flexible workstyles from the first day of employment. The workplace is defined by a commitment to Fair Work First principles, ensuring employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to innovate. In 2026, the Council is particularly focused on digital transformation, aiming to create a resilient, tech-enabled workforce that delivers efficient services for residents.

Key Organization Highlights

Feature	Details
Specialization	Public service delivery (Education, Social Work, Planning, Infrastructure)
Headquarters	16 Church Street, Dumbarton, G82 1QL
Workforce	~5,000+ employees
Climate Action	Aiming for a significant reduction in carbon footprint by 2030
Community Impact	Host of the 2026 area-wide “Our Stories” heritage festival

Employee Benefits & Development

West Dunbartonshire Council offers one of the most competitive benefit packages in the Scottish public sector:

Leave Entitlements: Generous annual leave starting at 32 days (including public holidays), rising to 42 days after 10 years of service.
Pension Scheme: Automatic enrollment in the Strathclyde Pension Fund, a defined-benefit scheme recognized as one of the best in the UK.
Wellbeing Support: Comprehensive access to occupational health, physiotherapy, and 24/7 independent counseling services.
Professional Growth: Structured “Employees at the heart of what we do” approach, providing extensive training and internal career progression opportunities.

To apply for this job please visit www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk.