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Lothian

Teaching jobs in Edinburgh.

Schools need reliable daily supply, long-term cover and permanent appointments across primary, secondary and post-16, particularly in shortage subjects. Actionus places qualified teachers into supply, long-term contract and permanent roles with safeguarding checks completed before placement.

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Hiring in Edinburgh

What the Edinburgh market looks like.

Edinburgh's services run through NHS Lothian, covering the city plus West Lothian, Midlothian and East Lothian sites. Fife and Forth Valley are within commuting distance for many candidates, and Scottish NHS terms and PVG scheme membership apply rather than the English DBS route.

Major employers in Lothian

  • —NHS Lothian
  • —Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
  • —Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
  • —NHS Fife

Also covering

Livingston · Dunfermline · Falkirk · Musselburgh · Bathgate · Kirkcaldy

Typical settings

  • Primary schools
  • Secondary schools and academies
  • Sixth form and further education
  • Independent schools

Common specialities

  • Primary
  • Maths
  • Science
  • English
  • Computing
  • Modern foreign languages

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Questions

Teaching work in Edinburgh, answered.

What teaching jobs are available in Edinburgh?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent teaching roles across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, including primary schools, secondary schools and academies, sixth form and further education. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire teachers in Edinburgh?
Actionus works with education employers across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring teachers.
What registration do I need to work as a teaching professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Edinburgh?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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