Primary School Classroom Teacher

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Class Teacher
Main Grade Teacher Scale £34,938 - £52,614
Permanent

Full time
Currently, Midlothian has 6 secondary schools, 31 primary schools (19 of which have nurseries) and 4 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 50 children to our largest secondary with over 1600 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 15 of our primary schools and 2 secondary having been built within the last 10 years and several new builds planned.
Our ASN space called ‘The Burrow’ features sensory rooms, nurture rooms, dedicated social and dining space and a private secure outdoor play area, providing a supportive environment for all. Classrooms open to covered external spaces, promoting seamless indoor-outdoor learning experiences.
Our 2 classes provide placements for up to 12 children aimed at providing support for children to regulate their behaviour and develop emotional literacy.
Team teach level 2 training is preferrable.
We strive for a creative approach to teaching and learning, to meet the individual needs of the learners and value our location where we can access Lord Ancrum’s woods regularly.
Interviews for the above post will take place on Friday 23rd January 2026.
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). 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. Disclosures should be made by writing to or emailing the Employment and Reward Manager, in confidence, giving details of the offence(s), penalty and date(s) of conviction. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar an applicant from working with Midlothian. How to Apply 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 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. 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 12th January 2026
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Location:
Easthouses, Midlothian
Salary:
£52,614,000
Job Type:
FullTime

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