Principal Teacher Creative Industries & Pathways - Lasswade High School - MID07253

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).

LHS is the largest secondary school in Midlothian. We have a proud history and strong track record of positive outcomes for our students. LHS campus incorporates community facilities with over 90 classrooms and high quality facilities to support learning and teaching.

Our mission statement shapes our work, it is 'LHS is committed to nurturing, inspiring and empowering our students and staff to learn, progress and achieve at the very highest standard.

We believe in our values; creativity, effort, kindness and respect and work together as a community to provide all our students with opportunities to succeed and reach their goals.

Our school leavers are equipped and ready to contribute positively and embrace the challenges of being a local, national and international citizen.'

We seek to recruit creative and innovative staff with a formidable work ethic, who work collegiately to improve experiences and outcomes for our students. Colleagues who are caring and empathetic. Individuals who are committed to their own learning.

We will support your professional development as that way our students get the best experience we can possibly provide and our school realises its year on year improvement priorities.