Teacher of Geography in Dalkeith

St David's RC High School is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Geography Teacher to join our successful and dynamic staff team. Our current roll stands at 759 drawn from the towns and villages across Midlothian and from Musselburgh. We have a high number of placing requests every year from families who are attracted by the caring and inclusive ethos of the school, built on our ASPIRE values. Our students are our greatest assets and we are very proud of their successes and achievements, particularly their consistently outstanding SQA Exam attainment.

The school management team consists of Headteacher; 3 Depute Headteachers; 9 Principal Teachers (Curriculum Leaders); 4 Principal Teachers (Guidance); Principal Teacher - Inclusion and Principal Teacher - Complex Needs. Our most recent, very successful HMIe Inspection praised the leadership of staff and pupils in delivering positive outcomes for the whole school community. The creative, flexible and imaginative ways in which we seek to meet the needs of our young people and families was also recognised as a clear strength. Our students enjoy opportunities to participate in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities including trips both abroad and closer to home and we are rightly renowned for the quality and standard of our musical performances, productions and achievements.

As a Roman Catholic School Ethos: We are committed to providing a welcoming learning environment through our caring and inclusive school ethos, underpinned by the SCES Charter for Catholic Schools. Applicants must seek Catholic Church approval when submitting their application for this post. Forms can be obtained at www.sces.uk.com/approval.html.

How to Apply: For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Catherine Jackson, Headteacher on 0131 654 4702. INTERVIEW DATE - week beginning 2nd March 2026.

Requirements Pre-Employment Checks/Requirements for Teaching Positions: Offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements, such as medical screening, two written references (one from your most recent/current employer), verification of original qualifications and eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. Registration with the General Teaching Council and a satisfactory PVG check for Regulated Work with Children are essential.

General Teaching Council Scotland: Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with GTCS. For information on registration 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. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Successful candidates require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. The cost is met by you and re-payable via salary deductions over specified periods. Existing employees may have costs covered by the Council.

In your application we ask for information under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Disclosures should be made by writing to or emailing the Employment and Reward Manager. Failure to disclose a conviction advised through a Disclosure Scotland check may result in withdrawal of any offer of appointment. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar an applicant; decisions depend on position and circumstances.

How to Apply: Please apply online. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Midlothian. If you have difficulty applying or need reasonable adjustments, please call 0131 271 3063.

Closing Date: Sunday 15th February 2026