Class Teacher - Gore Glen Primary School - MID07220

Midlothian Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a passionate Main Grade Teacher for Gore Glen Primary School. This full-time position is fixed-term until January 2027, offering a competitive salary range of £34,938 - £52,614. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status and experience in classroom management, with a commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Applications are encouraged from candidates who emphasize teamwork and inclusivity. The closing date is January 4, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status and be registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS).
• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks is required.
• Experience working with children and understanding of the educational needs in a primary school setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach and manage a full classroom for P7 students.
• Collaborate with staff and contribute to a nurturing educational environment.
• Involve in community and school activities.

Skills

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Description

Main Grade Teacher £34,938 - £52,614

Fixed Term until 05/01/2027

Full Time

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 20 children to our largest secondary with over 1200 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.

Gore Glen Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic teacher to join Team GG. The post will be 1 year Fixed Term from January 2026. Initially the post will be in a P7 class full time for this academic year and next academic year yet to be decided.

Gore Glen Primary School is a fairly new school in a fast growing community not yet 10 years old.

Gore Glen Primary School has approximately 345 students in the Mainstream Primary and continues to grow year on year, 56 children in our Early Learning Centre and 20 children have access to our complex needs provision, Glenable.

We work collaboratively and believe strongly in the ethos that like Geese flying in formation together, we achieve more if we work together with common goals. Team GG is a warm and nurturing staff team with an incredibly supportive wider school community and of course wonderful children.

Please feel free to take a look at our website: https://goreglen.midlothian.education/

Interview Date - Thursday 8th 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). For further information on registration please visit: www.gtcs.org.uk

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. 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. The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59. You will be required to re-pay this amount to the Council by salary deduction over 6 consecutive pay periods. The fee for a PVG Scheme Record Update is £18. You will be required to re-pay this amount to the Council by salary deduction over 2 consecutive pay periods. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary. If you are an existing employee the Council will pay the cost of the Application Fee.

In your application we ask for information under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We ask you to disclose any unspent convictions. 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. Applicants should note that failure to disclose a conviction which is subsequently advised through a Disclosure Scotland check may result in the withdrawal of any offer of appointment.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar an applicant from working with Midlothian. Decisions regarding suitability for positions of trust which are subject to vetting will be dependent on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of the offence(s).

For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit: www.disclosurescotland.co.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.

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 you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

Closing Date

Sunday 4th January 2026