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Job Description

Applicants must seek Catholic Church approval when submitting their application for this post.

Forms can be obtained at www.sces.uk.com/approval.html

St Mary’s RC Primary School is looking for a creative, open minded and passionate individual to lead the school.

St Mary’s is situated in a central position in Bonnyrigg. As a denominational, co-educational school,

The catchment area is fairly wide, taking in parts of Newtongrange, Bonnyrigg, Poltonhall, Lasswade, Straiton and Loanhead. There are currently 180 children in seven classes from P1-P7 and an ELC class, with 48 full time spaces for 3 -5 year old children.

At St Mary’s, everyone aims to provide a happy, healthy, safe, supportive and stimulating

learning environment, promoting achievement for all and celebrating success.

The school has a strong positive ethos, which values the holistic development of all learners in partnership with parents, and enjoys positive relationships across the Learning Community,

based on respect for all, which reinforces the Gospel message to “treat others as you would

like to be treated”. All staff work together to provide an education which is both enjoyable and challenging and which meets the needs of all pupils.

St Matthew’s RC Primary School is a denominational, co-educational small school that has capacity for 75 pupils and is housed in a traditional building with close links to the adjacent Roman Catholic Church. The school currently has 3 primary stage classes and one complex needs class.

St Matthew’s aspire to create an outstanding positive ethos based on the Gospel Values and respect for all. They provide a safe learning environment that encourages learners to discover and challenge their thinking.

Through high quality learning and teaching we will promote curiosity and ignite a passion for life-long learning, developing independent learners who embrace challenge enthusiastically. We endeavour to ensure our learners develop their skills and confidence and reach their full potential in preparation for the future.

Values

St Matthew’s Primary have recently reviewed the values of the school to make them more meaningful and relevant to the school community. The following new values have been identified through consultation with learners, staff, parents and wider stakeholders: Resilience, Kindness, Respect & Faith.

This shared headship covers two schools in the west of Midlothian.

Interview Dates - Long Leet Interviews - Wednesday 7th May 2025, Short Leet Interviews - Friday 16th May 2025

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

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