Principal Teacher Complex Needs Base - Newbattle High School - MID07153

Midlothian Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in the United Kingdom seeks a Principal Teacher for its Complex Needs Base. This permanent, full-time role requires a passionate educator registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS) and experienced in supporting children with complex needs. Candidates will undergo necessary pre-employment checks, including PVG Scheme membership. Applications are encouraged from those who qualify for guaranteed interviews under specific criteria.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must be registered with the GTCS.
• Completion of pre-employment checks including a PVG check is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for children with complex additional needs.
• Ensure compliance with educational regulations.

Skills

Pre-Employment Checks

Experience with complex needs

Education

Registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Principal Teacher Complex Needs Base

PT2 - £57,429 (Subject to Job Sizing)

Permanent

Full Time

Currently, Midlothian has 6 secondary schools, 32 primary schools (19 of which have nurseries) and 2 stand‑alone nursery schools. Saltersgate, is Midlothian’s school which provides support for children with a range of complex additional support needs. 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.

Interviews for the above post will take place the week beginning 1st December 2025.

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 of 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, to be repaid by salary deduction over six consecutive pay periods. The fee for a PVG Scheme Record Update is £18, to be repaid by salary deduction over two consecutive pay periods. If your employment concludes before the amount is repaid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.

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

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 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.

Closing Date

Sunday 23rd November 2025