Job Description
Job Vacancy
We are seeking a motivated and nurturing individual to support the wellbeing and monitoring of our pupils within our school house teams. The successful candidate will be able to work in a fast-paced environment and become a valued member of an experienced and ambitious team.
Our school vision and values of Achieve, Include, Motivate and Respect underpin everything we do, centred on supporting all young people to exceed beyond their potential. This is reflected in our school motto “Challenge” and our hashtag “#AIMHIGHER”. The school’s ethos is ambitious, inclusive and supportive.
KNOWLEDGE
Evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills at Higher Grade level, or equivalent, is required. Some practical experience or demonstration of competency in the use of word processing and standard PC software packages is also essential. The jobholder must be familiar with child development and have previous experience of working in this field of work. The jobholder must be able to demonstrate experience with working with parents and children in raising standards
CLOSING DATE - Wednesday 18th March 2026
INTERVIEW DATE - week commencing 23rd March 2026
Job Advert
Position Title: Pupil Care & Welfare Officer
Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships
Location: Newbattle High School
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours of Work: 34.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Mon- Thurs 08:00-16:00 (30 min unpaid break), Friday 08:00-12:30
Weeks per year: 39
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 34.5 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £24,450.47 per annum.
Requirements
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 PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk
Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.
Additional Information
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
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.