Job Description
Main Grade Teacher £33,594 - £50,589
Fixed Term until 10/08/2026
Full Time
Midlothian currently has 6 secondary schools, 32 primary schools (19 with nurseries), and 2 standalone nursery schools. Our special school, Saltersgate, supports children with various physical, social, emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties. The schools vary in size from around 20 pupils in the smallest primary to over 1200 in the largest secondary. The catchment areas are diverse, ranging from rural to urban settings. We have several new build schools, with 15 primary and 2 secondary schools constructed in the last decade, and more planned.
Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 1st September 2025.
Requirements
Pre-Employment Checks for Teaching Positions
If appointed, employment will be conditional on satisfactory completion of checks such as medical screening, two references (one from your current employer), verification of qualifications, and eligibility to work in the UK. Registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS) and a PVG check for Regulated Work with Children are also required.
GTCS Registration
Applicants for permanent posts must be fully registered with GTCS. More information is available on their website.
Regulated Work with Children
This position involves Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. It is an offense to apply if barred from working with children. Successful candidates must join the PVG Scheme, with costs (£59 for full membership, £18 for updates) deducted from salary over several pay periods. Disclosures of unspent convictions are required, and failure to do so may lead to withdrawal of the offer. Having a criminal record does not automatically disqualify applicants; suitability depends on the case.
How to Apply
Apply online. Assistance is available at all Midlothian public libraries. For accessibility or technical issues, contact the Recruitment Team at 0131 271 3063, referencing the post number. Trainees, disabled applicants, and care-experienced young people who meet the criteria are eligible for a guaranteed interview.
Closing Date
Sunday 24th August 2025
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