Teacher of Science (with Physics) - St David's High School - MID07597 in Dalkeith

Main Grade Teacher £36,159 - £54,453 (from 01 August 2026) Permanent Full Time - 35 hours per week. St David's RC High School is looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Science Teacher with a preferred specialism in Physics to join our successful and dynamic staff team. Although a Physics specialism is preferred, Biology and Chemistry teachers are also welcome to apply. Our current roll stands at 759 and we have a caring and inclusive ethos built on our ASPIRE values. The school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities and a strong record of achievement.

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 HMIe Inspection praised the leadership and the outcomes for the whole school community. As a Roman Catholic School, we are committed to providing a welcoming learning environment under 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.

Interview Date – week beginning 17th August.

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 from your most recent/current employer), verification of original qualifications and eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.
• General Teaching Council Scotland: Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS). For 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. PVG Scheme membership is required prior to commencing employment; the cost is met by the applicant and may be deducted from salary in instalments. The PVG Scheme fees are as follows: Full PVG Scheme Membership £59 (deducted over 6 pay periods); PVG Scheme Record Update £18 (deducted over 2 pay periods).
• An unfinished repayment at employment end may be deducted from final salary. We ask applicants to disclose any unspent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Disclosures should be provided in confidence. Failure to disclose a conviction subsequently advised through a Disclosure Scotland check may affect the offer of appointment. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar an applicant; decisions will depend on the position and circumstances.
• For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk. Disclosure Scotland has updated PVG certificate issuance. You will be notified by email and the certificate is viewable for 14 days from the first view. Access can be shared with the employer; if access is not granted, a new application may incur additional costs.
• Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years, you may need an overseas criminal record check. Details are available on GOV.UK.

How to Apply

If you have difficulty applying or need reasonable adjustments, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk with the post reference number. Closing Date: Sunday 9th August.