Job Description
Job Summary: Main Grade Teacher (Grade Level). Level: Main Grade Teacher. Pay: £33,594 - £50,589. Contract: Permanent Full Time. The assignment is in Midlothian, which has 6 secondary schools, 32 primary schools (19 of which have nurseries) and 2 stand‑alone nursery schools. Our special school, Saltersgate, provides support for children with a range of physical, social, emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties. Schools range in size from our smallest primary school with around 20 children to our largest secondary with over 1200 pupils. We have a diverse range of school catchments, from rural to urban settings. Numerous new build schools are planned.
Requirements
* Pre‑Employment Checks/Requirements: medical screening, two written references (one must be from your most recent/current employer), verification of original qualifications, eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.
* Registration: Must be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS). For more information, visit www.gtcs.org.uk.
* Regulated Work with Children: Under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. PVG Scheme membership required. Membership fees: Full Membership £59, payment in six salary deductions; Record Update £18, payment in two salary deductions. Outstanding balances will be deducted from final salary.
* Disclosure: Disclose any unspent convictions. Failure to disclose may result in withdrawal of offer.
* Eligibility: Must not be barred from working with children. Deciding on suitability depends on position specifics.
How to Apply
If you have difficulty applying or require reasonable adjustments, email the Recruitment Team with the post reference number. If you are a trainee of the Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or are a care‑experienced young person, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet essential criteria.
Closing Date: Thursday 16th October 2025
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