12 Full time, Education / Teaching jobs in Galashiels, Scottish Borders

Job Description

Salary: HT/DHT 5 - £71,181

Fixed term until August 2026

Full Time

Tynewater Primary School is a non-denominational, co-educational school situated within Pathhead, which is a rural village in Midlothian, Scotland, eleven miles southeast of Edinburgh city centre. Tynewater Primary School catchment area covers a large rural area with a number of villages and isolated farms just 20 minutes away from Edinburgh. The area is home to around 2,000 people, with each village having their own communities that are united by the school.

Tynewater Primary School is a newer build school and it has 8 primary classes and places for 32 children in the ELC. The ethos of the school is very positive and staff are forward thinking and ambitious. We have good attainment and achievement and the pupils in Tynewater deserve the best staff to support their learning and teaching to aim even higher.

There are 4 feeder primary schools for the local Dalkeith High School which also has great aspirations for its pupils. All the local schools work together to ensure the best outcomes for the community we serve.

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.

The main priorities are to:

• Provide professional and systems leadership for Tynewater Primary School, promoting the highest possible standards in order to maximise the levels of achievement for all pupils in a caring and enriching environment;
• Build on the shared vision and ethos of the school and continue to think creatively to push the possibilities of the educational provision in order to maximise potential for all our community;
• Build positive relationships with all members of the school community, showing positive attitudes to them and building strong relationships.

The Person

What we are seeking in our next leader is someone who:

• is highly motivated and dynamic with an excellent track record in school management either as an existing Head Teacher or an experienced and aspiring leader who is working towards the Into Headship qualification;
• is able to communicate a clear vision, set the direction for the school, consolidate and build on current successes;
• has strong interpersonal skills, has a collaborative leadership style, empowers staff and builds effective teams; and
• is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment along with GTCS Registration.

You are required to be fully registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and to model all behaviour expected of a teacher in Scotland in line with the relevant Professional Standards.

NB: All successful candidates, unless they are currently or have previously held a permanent Head Teacher position, are required to hold the Standard for Headship, through completion of the Scottish Qualification for Headship (SQH), Flexible Route to Headship (FRH) or Into Headship. If appointed you will be required to complete the Into Headship qualification within 30 months of appointment.

Interview Date - TBC

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.

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

Responsibilities

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 email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk 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 you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

The Individual

Monday 28th April 2025