Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages - Dalkeith High School - MID07744

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlothian Council is seeking a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages at Dalkeith High School in Dalkeith. The post is a fixed-term full-time appointment until 15 August 2027, with responsibility for delivering Spanish and French from S1 to S6 and introducing German.

The school serves diverse catchments in Midlothian, with a strong emphasis on curriculum breadth and attainment. The successful candidate will be registered with GTCS, undergo PVG checks, and support the department's ongoing

Qualifications

• Must meet General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS) registration requirements.
• PVG Scheme and background checks required for Regulated Work with Children.
• Experience teaching Modern Languages is preferred and advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Teach Modern Languages (Spanish, French and German where required) to pupils in S1–S6.
• Contribute to the development and effectiveness of the Modern Languages faculty at Dalkeith High School.

Job description

Job Description

Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages £36,159 - £54,453

Dalkeith High School

Fixed term until 15/08/2027

Full Time

Currently, Midlothian has 6 secondary schools, 31 primary schools (19 of which have
nurseries) and 4 stand alone nursery schools. Our special school, Saltersgate,
provides support for children with a range of physical, social, emotional, behavioural
and learning difficulties. The schools range in size from our smallest primary school
with around 50 children to our largest secondary with over 1600 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 2
secondary having been built within the last 10 years and several new builds planned.

Dalkeith High School is a secondary school in Midlothian with a current roll of 1100 learners. The school's catchment area covers the towns of Dalkeith, Eskbank, Danderhall, Pathhead and surrounding villages. Dalkeith is known for the breadth of curriculum we offer to our pupils. Traditional and non-traditional routes to success are encouraged.

The faculty consists of Modern Languages and Business. This is a new faculty and as such we are looking for a creative, passionate and energetic teacher to join this team.

There are currently three Modern Languages teachers in the department and we are looking to add to this team. We currently teach Spanish, French from S1 - S6 and we have recently introduced German. Attainment within this part of the school is excellent and as a result uptake is improving. All levels of National Qualifications are taught within this department and as such the preferred candidate should have a strong knowledge of Qualification Scotland Standards for each level.

Interview Date - week commencing Monday 26 October 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 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed 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.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Closing Date

Wednesday 14th October 2026