Teacher of two specific curriculum areas- Gore Glen Primary

Job Description Main Grade Teacher £22866 -£36480 Fixed Term until 28 June 2019 Full Time Currently, Midlothian has 6 secondary schools, 32 primary schools (19 of which have nurseries) and 2 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 20 children to our largest secondary with over 1200 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 1 secondary having been built within the last 10 years and several new builds planned. Gore Glen Primary School is a new school in a fast growing community. It opened in August 2016. It is situated in Gorebridge, Midlothian; an area steeped in history with a large mining community. The new Borders railway line runs through the area and although Gorebridge is only 12 miles from Edinburgh city centre, it is surrounded by rural countryside, cycle routes and walkways. Gore Glen Primary School joins a very successful learning community with 7 feeder schools into Newbattle High School. The learning community works closely to support one another and ensure excellent learning opportunities for all children. Gore Glen Primary School is enjoying a phased entry as the community grows with us. We currently have 7 mainstream classes and a roll of 160 children. The school is expected to grow to a capacity of 15 classes and 420 children. The nursery class also enjoying a phased entry, will eventually grow to a capacity of 60 children in the morning and 60 children in the afternoon. The inclusion area within the school, Glenable, focuses on supporting children with a range of needs and enabling them to engage in mainstream school experiences. Again, this area has been enjoying a phased entry. We currently have 3 classes. Children, families and staff are working together to create a vibrant and happy school community where all individuals are valued and nurtured. Respect and tolerance and the celebration of diversity are integral to our schools’ vision, values and aims. The children in Gore Glen Primary School deserve excellent staff to support their learning, staff who are forward thinking and aspirational for each and every child. Applications are invited from enthusiastic professionals who have the vision and energy to share and promote the high standards planned for this school and who are committed to the development and progress of the school. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing two curricular areas across the school. Experience in leading learning at school level is desirable. Interviews for the above post will take place on 17 January 2019 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: 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. If you are an existing employee the Council will pay the cost of the Application Fee. 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: 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 callto speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Closing Date 4th January 2019