Competitive salary range of £33,594 - £50,589, providing financial stability and recognition of skills.
The opportunity to make a significant impact on students' emotional and social wellbeing in a diverse school environment.
Working in a community with a mix of resources, including new builds and various school sizes, ensuring a dynamic work atmosphere.
Fixed-term contract until August 2026, allowing for job security while contributing to long-term projects.
Possibility for professional development through the General Teaching Council Scotland registration, enhancing career growth.
Supportive pre-employment requirements ensuring a safe and vetted environment for both staff and students.
Involvement in a progressive education system with a focus on supporting children with various needs, fostering inclusivity and diversity.
Join Our Team as a Teacher of Wellbeing in Easthouses!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young lives? At Elovate Systems Inc., we’re looking for a dedicated Teacher of Wellbeing to support and inspire our students in Easthouses. With a competitive salary range of £33,594 to £50,589, and a fixed term contract until 9th August 2026, this is an incredible opportunity to work within a diverse educational landscape. You will be part of a caring community that prioritises the emotional and social development of children, from our smallest primary schools to our larger secondary counterparts.
We believe in nurturing talent, especially from women who have a background in care and support. If you're ready to create an inclusive environment where every child can flourish, we want to hear from you! Successful candidates will undergo essential pre-employment checks to ensure the highest standards, including registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland. If you’re motivated to make a difference in the lives of children and have the qualifications to back it up, apply by Tuesday, 6th May 2025. Your journey in shaping a brighter future for our young ones starts here!
Competitive salary range of £33,594 - £50,589, providing financial stability and recognition of skills.
The opportunity to make a significant impact on students' emotional and social wellbeing in a diverse school environment.
Working in a community with a mix of resources, including new builds and various school sizes, ensuring a dynamic work atmosphere.
Fixed-term contract until August 2026, allowing for job security while contributing to long-term projects.
Possibility for professional development through the General Teaching Council Scotland registration, enhancing career growth.
Supportive pre-employment requirements ensuring a safe and vetted environment for both staff and students.
Involvement in a progressive education system with a focus on supporting children with various needs, fostering inclusivity and diversity.
Job Description
Salary Scale: £33,594 - £50,589
Fixed Term until 9th August 2026
35 hours
Currently, Midlothian has 6 secondary schools, 32 primary schools (19 of which have nurseries) and 2 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 20 children to our largest secondary with over 1200 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.
Interview Date - Monday 12th 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: https://jobsincare.com/job/jbli0iCd 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: https://jobsincare.com/job/jbli0iCd 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 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.
Closing Date
Tuesday 6th May 2025