Teacher - Lasswade Primary School - MID07206

Midlothian Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic Teacher for P7 at Lasswade Primary School on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will be part of a staffing team committed to pupil development and support during their transition from P7 to S1. This fixed-term role offers a salary range of £34,938 to £52,614 and requires registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland. The closing date for applications is January 5th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must have a satisfactory PVG check for Regulated Work with Children.
• Previous teaching experience is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and support pupil transitions.

Responsibilities

• Join the P7 staffing team at Lasswade Primary School.
• Support a smooth transition for pupils from P7 to S1.
• Participate in team planning and curriculum development.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Teamwork skills

Education

Registration with General Teaching Council Scotland

Job description

Job Description

Teacher

Main Grade £34,938 - £52,614

Fixed Term to 10 August 2026

Part Time

Lasswade Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner to join our P7 staffing team. The practitioner must be committed to working in a team environment where the P7 learners are at the heart of the curriculum. The practitioner will be required to work with others to ensure a supportive transition from P7 – S1 for our learners.

Interviews for the above post will take place on Monday 12th January 2026.

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.

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.

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

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.

Closing Date

Monday 5th January 2026