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Class Teacher

Gorebridge Primary School

Midlothian

  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
5 August 2015

Job overview

Fixed Term from 20 October 2015 to the 1 July 2016
Part time - 22 hours, 45 minutes per week (Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)

Gorebridge is a lively Primary School situated in the village of Gorebridge.  Currently we are a 14 class school with a 50/50 nursery.  The children play a very active role in the life and work of the schoolGorebridge Primary is a new community school and as such we aim to develop and promote links within the community.  We believe that our B.O.A.T.S. (Bring our adults to School) events have been one of the successful ways in which parents and carers can become involved in how and what our pupils are learning.   As a health-promoting school we place great importance on developing the social, emotional and physical health of every member of our school community and place great emphasis on positive behaviour and relationships.

Our school mission statement - ‘Caring, preparing for life’ encapsulates our ethos and family values.  We aim to prepare our pupils for life in the 21st Century in a nurturing and caring environment.  We aspire to support our pupils in being all they can be and fulfil their potential through their achievements both in and out of school.  We recognise and celebrate achievements of all pupils and members of our ‘school family’.

Applications are invited from enthusiastic professionals who have the vision and energy to sustain and promote the current standards of achievement and ensure the continued development and progress of the school.

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.  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: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Closing date: 05 August 2015

Interviews for the above post will take place on Wednesday 12 August 2015

About Gorebridge Primary School

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+44 131 271 4595

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Midlothian Council

Less than 10 miles south of Edinburgh city centre and with a population of around 80,000 people, Midlothian is a county of contrasts - steeped in history with its diverse historical buildings and picturesque mining villages, yet attracting new developments, both residential and commercial. It is bordered by Edinburgh, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders. The day-to-day management of the council and its services is carried out by Council staff overseen by our Chief Executive, Kenneth Lawrie, and management team.

We invite applications from senior leaders who would like to join us in making a positive contribution to our goal of raising achievement, attainment and participation for all young people. In return we offer you the opportunity to develop your career as a Head Teacher in Midlothian. You will be involved in Self-Improving Schools partnerships, innovative learning communities, development of Visible Learning approaches and have the opportunity to drive developments at school, sector and authority level.

Midlothian is one of the fastest growing councils in Scotland and is rightly proud of its thriving school community with 2 nursery schools, 30 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 1 school dedicated to supporting young people with additional support needs. Within our schools, staff work with pupils with a range of needs and abilities, and schools vary from large to small and rural to urban. Many of them have been replaced or upgraded as part of our exciting and ongoing programme of improvement of the school estate.

We actively encourage applications from senior leaders with a proven track record in school improvement and raising attainment. Applicants will hold a leadership post in the relevant sector, will be able to evidence significant improvements in outcomes for learners and will be driven in terms of quality leadership and positive outcomes for young people.

If you are eager to join a progressive Council that strives for real and sustained quality improvement as part of an ambitious and committed staff community, and be offered significant opportunities for career long professional development as a senior leader, we want to hear from you.

Employer Address

Fairfield House
8 Lothian Road
Dalkeith
EH22 3AA

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