Overview
Principal Teacher - Head of House (Guidance)
Permanent
Full Time
£66,606
Currently, Midlothian 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. The schools range in size from our smallest primary school with around 45 children to our largest secondary with over 1500 pupils. We have a diverse range of school catchments, from rural to urban settings. We are fortunate to have a growing number of new build schools, with 13 of our primary schools and 1 secondary having been built within the last 10 years and several new builds planned.
Newbattle High School is a non-denominational secondary school that meets the learning needs of pupils from ages 11 to 18. We have recently moved to our state of the art new building as a Digital Centre of Excellence. Our current roll is 1080 pupils with projections to increase significantly. The school opened June 2018 and currently serves the communities of Mayfield, Easthouses, Newtongrange, Gorebridge, North Middleton, Temple and the surrounding areas.
The school is less than 3 miles by road from the Edinburgh bypass and this is one of the factors that have caused significant amounts of new housing to be built around the community in the last decade which will lead to a growth in school roll. There are very good public transport links with Edinburgh including the nearby Newtongrange railway station, the Waverley Line that runs from Edinburgh to the Borders.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic professionals who have the vision and energy to sustain and promote the current standards of achievement and ensure the continued development and progress of the school.
INTERVIEW DATE - Friday 24th October 2025
Requirements
Pre Employment Checks/Requirements for Teaching Positions
* If you are successful, our offer of employment will be conditional on satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements, such as medical screening, two written references, one which must be from your most recent/current employer, verification of your original qualifications and your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. Registration with the General Teaching Council and a satisfactory PVG check for Regulated Work with Children will also be essential.
* General Teaching Council Scotland — Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS).
* Regulated Work with Children — This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
* Successful candidates will require a PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. Costs are met by you and are deducted from salary over specified pay periods. PVG fees: Full PVG Scheme Membership £59; PVG Scheme Record Update £18.
* Disclosure Scotland has changed how PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email when your certificate is available to view; it is only available for 14 days from first viewing. Grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed to avoid additional costs.
* In your application we ask for information under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Disclose any unspent convictions. Details may be requested and failure to disclose may result in withdrawal of offer.
* Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar an applicant from working with Midlothian. Decisions regarding suitability will depend on the position and circumstances.
* For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
How to Apply
Please apply on-line. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Midlothian.
If you have difficulty applying for this post or in accessing the attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.
Closing Date
Monday 20th October 2025
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