Depute Head Teacher - Roslin Primary School - AUGUST 2026 START - MID07494

Depute Head Teacher
DHT 2 JS-129-142 - £67,218 (Subject to Job Sizing)
Permanent
Full Time - 35 hours per week

There are currently 4 standalone ELC settings, 30 primary schools, 6 secondary schools, 1 special school and special provisions in each locality providing support for children with a range of physical, social, emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties. The schools range in size from the smallest primary school, with approximately 50 pupils, to the largest secondary with approximately 1600 pupils.

Standalone ELC settings provide a curriculum for children from 3-5 years. Midlothian is in Partnership with private and third sector providers to meet demand. Primary Schools provide for all P1-P7 pupils a curriculum that reflects Curriculum for Excellence. Almost all our schools have an ELC setting. Secondary Schools provide for all pupils access to a Broad General Education in S1-S3 and a Senior Phase in which pupils undertake formal qualifications in S4 –S6. Special School offers a curriculum designed to support children with a range of complex additional support needs.

Roslin Primary School is a vibrant, ambitious and nurturing school community at the heart of Roslin village. Guided by our vision of “Igniting a Spark for Learning” and our core values of Play, Nurture and Respect, we are committed to ensuring that every child feels known, included and inspired to achieve their very best. Our school enjoys strong relationships with families and the wider community, alongside a positive and supportive staff team who are committed to continual improvement and high-quality learning experiences for all children.

From August 2026, the school will comprise 14 classes and a 64-place nursery, serving almost 450 children. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and forward-thinking leader to join a growing school with a strong sense of identity and clear aspirations for the future. The successful candidate will lead the upper primary stage, including supporting transition into secondary school, while also retaining valuable class contact time of up to one day per week. This balance offers the opportunity to combine strategic leadership with meaningful day-to-day engagement in teaching and learning, within a welcoming and collegiate school environment.

Closing Date is Sunday 31st May 2026. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9th June 2026 with the Head Teacher, a Quality Improvement Manager from Midlothian Council and a Parent Council Member. We look forward to reading your application if you choose to apply.

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

Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost.

How to Apply

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

Closing Date: Sunday 31st May 2026