Principal Teacher - Mayfield Primary School - MID06868

Medirest Signature; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Salary - £55,155

Permanent

Full Time

Midlothian currently has 6 secondary schools, 32 primary schools (19 of which have nurseries), and 2 standalone nursery schools. Our special school, Saltersgate, offers support for children with various physical, social, emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties. School sizes vary from around 20 children in our smallest primary to over 1200 pupils in our largest secondary. The catchment areas are diverse, ranging from rural to urban settings. Additionally, we have a growing number of new build schools, with 15 primary and 1 secondary school constructed in the last 10 years, with more planned.

Interviews for this post will take place during the week commencing 25th August 2025.

Requirements

Pre-Employment Checks/Requirements for Teaching Positions

If successful, employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements, including medical screening, two written references (one from your current or most recent employer), verification of qualifications, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS) and a satisfactory PVG check for Regulated Work with Children are also mandatory.

General Teaching Council Scotland

Applicants for permanent positions must be fully registered with GTCS. More information is available at: www.gtcs.org.uk

Regulated Work with Children

This position involves Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates will need a PVG Scheme membership, which involves a fee (£59 for full membership or £18 for record update) that will be deducted from salary over several pay periods. Existing employees will have the fee paid by the Council. If employment ends before full repayment, the remaining amount will be deducted from the final salary. Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, with details provided confidentially. Having a criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant, as decisions depend on the nature of the offence and the position.

For more information, visit: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Responsibilities

Please apply online. Facilities are available at all Midlothian public libraries. If you have difficulty applying or require reasonable adjustments due to a disability, contact [e-mail] with the post reference number.

Eligible candidates include trainees in Midlothian Council Training Programmes, individuals with disabilities, and care-experienced young people who have been looked after. They are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria.

The Individual

Application deadline: Thursday 14th August 2025.