Job Description
Main Grade Teacher £33,594 - £50,589
Fixed Term until 01/03/2026
Full Time
Currently, Midlothian 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, behavioural, and learning difficulties. The schools vary in size from around 20 to over 1200 pupils, serving diverse catchments from rural to urban areas. We have several new build schools, with 15 primary and 1 secondary built within the last 10 years, and more planned.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 14th May.
Requirements
Pre-Employment Checks/Requirements for Teaching Positions
Employment is conditional upon satisfactory completion of checks, including medical screening, two references (one from your most recent employer), verification of qualifications, and eligibility to work in the UK. Registration with the General Teaching Council and a PVG check for Regulated Work with Children are essential.
General Teaching Council Scotland
Applicants for permanent posts must be fully registered with GTCS. More info at: www.gtcs.org.uk
Regulated Work with Children
This role is considered 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 or undergo a Scheme Update check, with costs (£59 for full membership, £18 for record update) deducted from salary over several pay periods.
Applicants should disclose any unspent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Failure to disclose may result in withdrawal of employment offers. Having a criminal record does not automatically disqualify applicants; suitability depends on the nature of the offence and role.
More info at: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
How to Apply
Apply online; facilities available at all Midlothian public libraries. For assistance or reasonable adjustments, call 0131 271 3063, referencing the post. Trainees, disabled applicants, and care-experienced young people meeting essential criteria are eligible for guaranteed interviews.
Closing Date
Sunday, 4th May
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
We promote equal opportunities and will offer interviews to applicants with disabilities who meet minimum criteria. For more, visit Disability Confident.
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