Head Teacher 85,047 Permanent Full Time 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. Burnbrae Primary is a large, modern, non-denominational school over two campuses, situated in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian. At the Burnbrae Road Campus we currently have 17 classes in our Primary School Primaries 1-7. The school's learning environment is enhanced with a well-resourced library, Expressive Arts Room, PE Hall, Meeting Rooms and break-out spaces inside and a MUGA, garden and trim trails outside. Our Primary One classes have their own outdoor learning space which is accessed free flow from a large playroom and classroom. Burnbrae Primary has a large Nursery and Complex Needs Provision at Burnbrae Early situated on a Joint Campus with St Mary s RC Primary. The capacity is 120 over all three rooms but we expect about 88 children this session. Our Complex Needs Provision, known as Wee Brae, has 4 classes and a capacity of 32 children. The team comprises Teachers, EYPs and Learning Assistants led by a Principal Teacher. The Senior Leadership Team consists of three Depute Head Teachers and a Head Teacher supported by four Principal Teachers (2 part time). We place our learners at the centre of all we do and strive to ensure that all children achieve their highest potential in a nurturing and supportive environment. Applications for this post are invited from A commitment to trauma informed practice and the vision and energy to promote the high standards of this school and Early Years team. You will be a highly organised, values-driven leader who is motivated, and ambitious for the success of all young people. You will have a proven track record of delivering success in school leadership, demonstrating the necessary skills to provide excellence in leadership for the next phase of the school's improvement journey. 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). 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. 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. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar an applicant from working with Midlothian. 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. Sunday 26 th April 2026