Class Teacher x2 - Saltersgate - MID07062

Midlothian Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Scotland is seeking a Main Grade Teacher to support children with complex needs. The role involves leading a team of support staff and collaborating with families and agencies to enhance learning and wellbeing. Ideal candidates are proactive leaders with a child-centred approach and are keen to engage in professional development. Salary ranges from £33,594 to £50,589, depending on experience. Closing date for applications is 19th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements.
• Registration with the General Teaching Council.
• PVG Scheme membership required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of support staff.
• Contribute to school and authority developments.
• Engage in ongoing professional learning.

Skills

Child-centred teaching

Team leadership

Solution-oriented approach

Professional learning engagement

Education

Fully registered with GTC Scotland

Job description

Overview

Main Grade Teacher x2 £33,594 - £50,589
1 x 35 hours
1 x 15 hours 14 minutes
Permanent

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 1 secondary having been built within the last 10 years and several new builds planned.

Saltersgate School is the only special school in Midlothian and supports the wellbeing and learning for 107 children age 5-18 with a range of complex and multiple additional support needs. The school is well supported by partner agencies. As a teacher at Saltersgate, you would be expected to lead a team of support staff, work closely with families and partners and contribute to wider school, authority and national developments. Teachers who thrive at Saltersgate are child centred, solution oriented, proactive, resilient team players and are keen learners themselves. More information can be found on our website: https://saltersgate.midlothian.education/

Interviews for the above post will take place on Wednesday 29th October 2025.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of support staff and work closely with families and partner agencies.
• Contribute to wider school, authority and national developments.
• Demonstrate child-centred, solution‑oriented, proactive and resilient teamwork; engage in ongoing professional learning.

Requirements

• Pre-Employment Checks/Requirements for Teaching Positions: satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements including medical screening, two written references (one from your most recent/current employer), verification of original qualifications and eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.
• Registration with the General Teaching Council and a satisfactory PVG check for Regulated Work with Children.
• General Teaching Council Scotland: fully registered with GTCS for permanent posts. For information visit: www.gtcs.org.uk
• Regulated Work with Children: This post is Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. PVG Scheme membership is required; costs met by you and paid via salary deductions over specified periods.
• Disclosures: provide information under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; disclose unspent convictions. Guidance on PVG Scheme and Disclosure Scotland checks is provided.
• Further information: PVG Scheme details at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Please note: Disclosure Scotland PVG certificates reporting changes are issued by email and accessible for 14 days after viewing; access must be granted to Midlothian Council to avoid additional costs.

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 [e-mail] to discuss with a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is undergoing transformation to improve service delivery. Some vacancies may involve internal considerations and longer timelines for outcome notifications. Internal candidates may be interviewed before the wider pool where applicable.

If you are a trainee on a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been looked after, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria.

Closing Date

Sunday 19th October 2025