Location: St Davids RC Primary School Kippielaw Lauder Road, EH22 2PU
Salary: £62,556 per year pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Description
Depute Head Teacher
Permanent
Full Time
Midlothian has 6 secondary schools, 30 primary schools (including 19 nurseries), and 2 standalone nursery schools. Our special school, Saltersgate, supports children with various physical, social, emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties. Our schools vary from small primary schools with around 20 pupils to large secondary schools with over 1200 pupils. The catchment areas are diverse, ranging from rural to urban, with several new schools built in recent years and more planned.
Interviews for this post will be held during the week beginning 25th August 2025.
Requirements
Pre-Employment Checks/Requirements for Teaching Positions
If successful, employment is conditional on satisfactory completion of checks, including 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 and a PVG check for work with children are mandatory.
Registration and PVG Scheme
Applicants for permanent posts must be registered with the GTCS. The position is considered Regulated Work with Children under the PVG scheme. Successful candidates must join the scheme or update their existing membership before starting employment. The costs (£59 for full membership, £18 for updates) will be deducted from salary over several pay periods. The PVG certificate viewing process has changed; certificates are available online for 14 days after viewing. Failure to grant access to the employer within this period may require reapplication, incurring additional costs.
Disclosure and Convictions
Applicants must disclose unspent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Failure to disclose may lead to withdrawal of an offer. Having a criminal record does not automatically disqualify applicants; suitability depends on the nature of the offense and the position. Further information is available at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
Application Process
Apply online. Assistance is available at all Midlothian public libraries. For accessibility or technical issues, contact 0131 271 3063 and quote the post reference number. Trainees, disabled applicants, and care-experienced young people meeting essential criteria are eligible for guaranteed interviews.
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