Principal Teacher x2 - Cornbank Primary School

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

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated teacher to join their vibrant team at a primary school in Penicuik. This role offers the opportunity to inspire young minds in a nurturing environment, while also taking on management responsibilities. The school prides itself on its RISE values, fostering respect, inclusion, safety, and excellence among its 300 students. If you are passionate about education and committed to making a difference, this position is perfect for you. Join a community that values achievement and celebrates success, where your contributions will shape the future of its learners.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must have Qualified Teacher Status.
• Registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland is essential.

Responsibilities

• Full-time teaching commitment with management responsibilities.
• Provide a supportive and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Registration with General Teaching Council Scotland

Job description

Location: Cornbank St James Primary School 34 Marchburn Drive, EH26 9HE

Salary: £55,155 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Permanent

Full Time

Cornbank Primary School is situated in Penicuik. As a non-denominational, co-educational school, our catchment area takes in the Penicuik area. We currently have 300 children in 12 classes from P1-P7. We also have a nursery class, with 56 full time spaces for 3 and 4 year old children. Cornbank also hosts a complex needs class with 7 P1 learners.

At Cornbank, we aim to provide a happy, healthy, safe, supportive and stimulating learning environment, promoting achievement for all and celebrating success. We are particularly proud of our RISE values (Respect, Inclusion, Safety and Excellence), our Eco work and our Pupil Voice groups allowing all learners to use their voice. All staff work together to provide an education which is both enjoyable and challenging and which meets the needs of all of our pupils.

This post will include a full time teaching commitment in addition to a range of management responsibilities to be agreed with the HT following appointment.

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).

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.