Teacher of Mathematics - Penicuik High School (AUGUST 2025 START) - MID06837

Teacher of Mathematics

Main Grade

Permanent

Full Time

Currently, Midlothian has 6 secondary schools, 31 primary schools (19 of which have nurseries) and 4 stand alone nursery schools. Our special school, Saltersgate, provides support for children with a range of physical, social, emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties. The schools range in size from our smallest primary school with around 50 children to our largest secondary with over 1600 pupils. We have a diverse range of school catchments, from rural to urban settings. We are fortunate to have a growing number of new build schools, with 15 of our primary schools and 2 secondary having been built within the last 10 years and several new builds planned.

Penicuik High School is a co-educational, non-denominational school built in 1937 and situated on the south-western boundary of Midlothian. The school is one of two schools which serve the community of Penicuik. A refurbishment and rebuilding project will shortly start on the current site. The Penicuik Associated Schools Group comprises Cuiken, Strathesk, Cornbank and Sacred Heart Primary Schools. The current roll is 650. Roll growth will be steady over future years and depending on future developments across the learning estate the roll is expected to grow to over 900 pupils. The school is supported by a very active School Parents' Association who are our de facto Parent Council.

For more information on all aspects of our school and our improvement journey please visit the school's comprehensive website https://penicuik.mgfl.net/

Interviews for the above post will take place on week beginning 16th June.

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.
• Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS).
• 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.
• In your application we ask for information under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We ask you to disclose any unspent convictions.
• Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar an applicant from working with Midlothian.

How to Apply

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 call 0131 271 3063 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 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 8th June