Principal Teacher Inclusion (PEF) - Beeslack High School

Midlothian Council; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking a committed Principal Teacher for the Inclusion team at Beeslack Community High School. This part-time, temporary role focuses on supporting pupil wellbeing and equity in education. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and be registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pastoral role promoting wellbeing.
• Knowledge of educational improvement strategies.
• Evidence of effective working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support the Pupil Support department to deliver excellence.
• Contribute to whole school development and improvement.
• Promote equity and inclusion among pupils.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to student wellbeing

Education

Registration with General Teaching Council Scotland

Job description

Location: Beeslack Community High School Edinburgh Road, EH26 0QF

Salary: £55,155 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 19.84 hours per week

Job Description

Principal Teacher Inclusion (PEF)

Fixed Term until August 2026

Part Time (19.84 hours)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed professional to support the Pupil Support department to deliver excellence and equity for our pupils. The PT Inclusion will report to the Principal Teacher Pupil Support and will contribute to whole school development and improvement. The right individual will align with our school values of ambition, respect and kindness and embody these values in their everyday work and interactions. They should have strong leadership and interpersonal skills and have the necessary experience and knowledge to drive improvement. Candidates should be passionate about working in a pastoral role and able to offer evidence of working effectively for the benefit of young people by promoting wellbeing, equity and inclusion.

The right individual will have plenty of opportunities for career long professional learning and will be part of an experienced and ambitious extended leadership team.

If you want to be on the staff of a school that is serious about improvement and seeking excellence in the performance of its young people please contact the Head Teacher, Lisa McGlade for a discussion about this post - telephone [phone].

Interviews for the above post will take place week commencing 25th August 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 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.

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 who has previously been a looked after child you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.