Class Teacher
Gorebridge Primary School
Midlothian
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,416-£35,763
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 21 October 2017
Job overview
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 1 secondary having been built within the last 10 years and several new builds planned.
Gorebridge is a lively Primary School situated in the village of Gorebridge. Currently we are a 14 class school with a 50/50 nursery. The children play a very active role in the life and work of the school.
Gorebridge Primary is a new community school and as such we aim to develop and promote links within the community. We believe that our B.O.A.T.S. (Bring our adults to School) events have been one of the successful ways in which parents and carers can become involved in how and what our pupils are learning. As a health-promoting school we place great importance on developing the social, emotional and physical health of every member of our school community and place great emphasis on positive behaviour and relationships.
Our school mission statement - ‘Caring, preparing for life’ encapsulates our ethos and family values. We aim to prepare our pupils for life in the 21st Century in a nurturing and caring environment. We aspire to support our pupils in being all they can be and fulfil their potential through their achievements both in and out of school. We recognise and celebrate achievements of all pupils and members of our ‘school family’.
Closing date: 22/10/2017
Reference: MID02009
Gorebridge Primary School
2C Barleyknowe Lane,
Gorebridge
About Gorebridge Primary School
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- Gorebridge Primary School
- 2C Barleyknowe Lane, Gorebridge
- Midlothian
- EH23 4XA
- United Kingdom
Midlothian Council
Less than 10 miles south of Edinburgh city centre and with a population of around 80,000 people, Midlothian is a county of contrasts - steeped in history with its diverse historical buildings and picturesque mining villages, yet attracting new developments, both residential and commercial. It is bordered by Edinburgh, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders. The day-to-day management of the council and its services is carried out by Council staff overseen by our Chief Executive, Kenneth Lawrie, and management team.
We invite applications from senior leaders who would like to join us in making a positive contribution to our goal of raising achievement, attainment and participation for all young people. In return we offer you the opportunity to develop your career as a Head Teacher in Midlothian. You will be involved in Self-Improving Schools partnerships, innovative learning communities, development of Visible Learning approaches and have the opportunity to drive developments at school, sector and authority level.
Midlothian is one of the fastest growing councils in Scotland and is rightly proud of its thriving school community with 2 nursery schools, 30 primary schools, 6 secondary schools and 1 school dedicated to supporting young people with additional support needs. Within our schools, staff work with pupils with a range of needs and abilities, and schools vary from large to small and rural to urban. Many of them have been replaced or upgraded as part of our exciting and ongoing programme of improvement of the school estate.
We actively encourage applications from senior leaders with a proven track record in school improvement and raising attainment. Applicants will hold a leadership post in the relevant sector, will be able to evidence significant improvements in outcomes for learners and will be driven in terms of quality leadership and positive outcomes for young people.
If you are eager to join a progressive Council that strives for real and sustained quality improvement as part of an ambitious and committed staff community, and be offered significant opportunities for career long professional development as a senior leader, we want to hear from you.
Employer Address
Fairfield House
8 Lothian Road
Dalkeith
EH22 3AA
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