Teacher of Computing

Main Grade Salary Scale: £34,938 - £52,614

Permanent

35 hours per week

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 1,600 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.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented professional to contribute to our Technologies Department. The right individual will have strong people skills and be able to demonstrate their experience and skills in working as part of a team to improve outcomes for young people. Above all else, we need someone who can think creatively, has a strong work ethic, is willing to learn and who is fiercely passionate about supporting young people and their families.

The right individual will have plenty of opportunities for career‑long professional learning and will be part of an experienced and ambitious team.

Our school vision and values of Achieve, Include, Motivate and Respect underpin everything we do, centred on supporting all young people to exceed beyond their potential. This is reflected in our school motto "Challenge" and our hashtag "#AIMHIGHER". The school's ethos is ambitious, inclusive and supportive.

Pre‑Employment Checks / Requirements for Teaching Positions:

• Medical screening
• Two written references, one of which must be from your most recent/current employer
• Verification of original qualifications
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom
• Registration with the General Teaching Council and a satisfactory PVG check for Regulated Work with Children

Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS). For further information on registration please visit:

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). For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit:  Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued.

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