Youth Worker - Loanhead Primary School - MID07708
Midlothian Council - Loanhead
£32,554 to £34,451 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Description We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, nurturing and trauma-informed Youth Worker to join our dedicated team supporting children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs. You will be someone who builds strong, trusting relationships, understands the impact of trauma and adversity, and is passionate about helping children feel safe, valued and ready to learn. The successful candidate will see the child behind the behaviour, bring warmth and patience to every interaction, and believe that every child can thrive when provided with the right support. KNOWLEDGE Essential qualifications: Fully trained jobholders must hold a minimum SVQ3 level qualification in Youth Work, or equivalent subject, and have experience supporting children and young people in an educational setting. Youth Worker (B) Experienced jobholders who have not yet attained the SVQ3 level qualification in Youth Work or equivalent but are currently studying towards it will be paid at SCP 35. Full clean UK driving licence. CLOSING DATE - Tuesday 29 th September 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Wednesday 7 th October 2026 Requirements Position Title: Youth Worker Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships Location: Loanhead Primary School Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 27.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday: 08:30 – 15:15; Friday: 08:30 – 12:15 Weeks per year: 39 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 27.5 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £21,444.65 per annum. Responsibilities 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 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. PLEASE NOTE: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. The Individual If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. 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.
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Senior Cleaner - Highbank Intermediate Care - MID07710
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£27,857 to £28,834 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Advert Based within Highbank Intermediate Care (move of Premises to Bonnyrigg later this year) your role will be to supervise and participate in the cleaning of designated areas to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. To undertake daily maintenance and the checking of equipment. Ordering of provisions and stock levels. To work shift times, early morning and late afternoons/evenings 5 days per week. KNOWLEDGE: Basic reading is a requirement of the job to enable the Jobholder to read the instructions regarding the handling of chemicals. Must complete The British Institute of Cleaning Services, Cleaning Operators Proficiency Certificate, Stage 1 within 6 months of employment CLOSING DATE - Sunday 27th September 2026 INTERVIEW DATES - Week Commencing 5th October 2026 Vacancy Information Position Title: Senior Cleaner Directorate: Health & Social Care Location: Highbank Intermediate Care Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 22 hours per week Working Pattern: Shift times, early morning and late afternoons/evenings 5 days per week Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 22 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £17,024.25 per annum. Requirements This post is considered Regulated Work with Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with Protected Adults. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Protected Adults, 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. 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. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Early Years Practitioner - Mount Esk Nursery School - MID07705
Midlothian Council - Bonnyrigg
£32,554 to £34,451 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE Post holder must hold at least a practitioner level qualification, HNC Childhood Practice at SCQF Level 7; or SVQ Social Services (Children & Young people) at SCQF 7 or equivalents that meet the requirements for SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) registration e.g. SVQ 3 Child Care and Education SVQ 3 Early Years Care and Education SVQ Children’s Care learning and Development SCQF 7 HNC Childcare and Education. HNC Working with Children in Early Years. HNC Early Education and Childcare (at SCQF level 7). Qualifications which were previously recognised for SNNEB/NNEB registration may be acceptable. An up to date First Aid certificate is required; however, this can be obtained within 6 months of starting the post CLOSING DATE - Sunday 27 th September 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Tuesday 6 th October 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Early Years Practitioner Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships Location: Mount Esk Nursery School Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 12 hours per week Working Pattern: Thursday 8.00am – 4.00pm & Friday 8.00am – 12.30pm Weeks per year: 39 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 12 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £9,357.66 per annum. Requirements 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 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. PLEASE NOTE: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. 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.
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Facilities Assistant x9 - MID07706
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£26,805 to £27,576 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Description KNOWLEDGE A general standard of education would be required and training would be given on the Building Cleaning tasks CLOSING DATE: Sunday 27th September 2026 INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday 21 st and Thursday 22 nd October 2026 Requirements Position Title: Facilities Assistant x9 Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Location: Newbattle High School Post 1 - Newbattle High School, Permanent, 10h per week, 38 weeks per year, Monday- Friday 08:00am - 10:00am Post 2 - King's Park Primary School, Permanent, 10h per week, 38 weeks per year Post 3 - Loanhead Primary School, Permanent, 16h per week, 52 weeks per year Post 4 - Rosewell Primary School, Permanent, 12h per week, 38 weeks per year Post 5 - Lawfield Primary School, Permanent, 16h per week, 39 weeks per year Post 6 - Gore Glen Primary School, Permanent, 15h per week, 38 weeks per year, Monday – Friday 15.30pm to 18.30pm Post 7 - Newbattle High School, Permanent, 15h per week, 38 weeks per year, Monday – Friday 15.30pm to 18.30pm Post 8 - Cornbank Primary School, Permanent, 15h per week, 38 weeks per year, Monday – Friday 15.30pm to 18.30pm Post 9 - Beeslack High School, Permanent, 10h per week, 38 weeks per year Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. The minimum actual salary for this position is £14.27 per hour. Responsibilities 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 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. The Individual If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email the Recruitment Team at recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. 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.
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Facilities Coordinator - MID07707
Midlothian Council - Lasswade
£32,554 to £34,451 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE The British Institute of Cleaning Science, C.O.P.C. Stage 2 is essential and a certificate for SVQ level 2 in supervision or equivalent or demonstrating a proven track record as a supervisor in a Facility Services environment is essential. Jobholders must have experience demonstrating an ability to plan maintenance programmes, implement work rosters, delegate duties and to undertake a range of demanding tasks. It is essential jobholders can demonstrate some basic do it yourself skill/experience. Ideally jobholders will also have experience in working in a supervisory level in a facility Services environment. CLOSING DATE - Sunday 4 th October 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 26 th October 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Facilities Coordinator Directorate: Place Location: Lasswade Cluster Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: 07.00am to 16.00pm Monday to Friday Weeks per year: 52 weeks Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 37.5 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £33,910.48 per annum. Requirements 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 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. PLEASE NOTE: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email the Recruitment Team at recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. 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.
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Class Teacher - Complex Needs Class - Woodburn Primary School - MID07675
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£36,159 to £54,453 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Description Class Teacher - Complex Needs Class SNCT Main Grade Scale - £36,159 - £54,453 Fixed Term until 15th August 2027 Full time - 35 hours per week 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. Woodburn Primary is a large and well-established community focussed primary school that serves the Woodburn area of Dalkeith. Following an extension completed in October 2024, the school gained 9 classrooms, a STEM room, additional gym hall, improved outdoor play spaces and a multi-use games area. In January 2025, the school also gained a Complex Needs Provision. Woodburn is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and supportive learning environment for all. We strive to equip our children with the skills they will require to become Successful learners, Confident Individuals, Independent Learners and Responsible Citizens. We place considerable value on trust, respect, nurture, equality and equity. The successful post holder will work as part of the team supporting children in our Complex Needs classes. They must have a strong understanding, and experience of working with children who have Additional Support Needs (ASN). They must be able to demonstrate the ability to build trusted relationships with children and work well as part of a team ensuring learners are happy, settled and have their needs met. They should be committed to developing their knowledge and skills through undertaking additional professional learning. Interviews for the above post will take place on Thursday 1 st October. Requirements If you are successful, our offer of employment will be conditional on satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, 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. 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: www.gtcs.org.uk 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. 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: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website Responsibilities If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. 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. The Individual Thursday 24 th September
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Depute Head Teacher - Mauricewood Primary School - MID07690
Midlothian Council - Penicuik
£69,402 to £69,402 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Description Depute Head Teacher, DHT 2 £69,402 Permanent Full Time - 35 hours per week 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. Mauricewood Primary School Mauricewood Primary School is a non-denominational, co-educational school serving the north-western quadrant of Penicuik, built in the 1970s. We have 14 primary classes and an Early Learning & Childcare Setting. We are the catchment school for the main army housing estate for families from ‘2 Scots’ based at Glencorse Barracks, part of the Edinburgh Garrison. Our school roll and percentage of Armed Forces children fluctuate year-on-year and we have increased mobility of learners as a result with less consistent cohorts of children moving through the school. Our senior leadership structure consists of a Head teacher, 2 Deputes and 2 Acting Principal Teachers. We work closely with our associated schools, Roslin Primary School, Bilston Primary and Beeslack Community High School. The majority of our pupils attend Beeslack for S1, and a minority of our learners attend Penicuik High School. Our Vision At Mauricewood Primary our school vision is 'Aim High, Be Proud and Celebrate Success'. This expresses our commitment to every child achieving the best possible outcomes. We aim to foster positive attitudes towards learning, and towards others within our school, local and global community. Interview Date - To be Confirmed Requirements 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. 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: www.gtcs.org.uk 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: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. How to Apply If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. 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 11th October 2026
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Learning Assistant ASN - Woodburn Primary School (Permanent to Authority) - MID07701
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£29,181 to £30,187 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Vacancy Woodburn Primary is a large and well-established community focussed primary school that serves the Woodburn area of Dalkeith. Following an extension completed in October 2024, the school gained 9 classrooms, a STEM room, additional gym hall, improved outdoor play spaces and a multi-use games area. In January 2025, the school also gained a Complex Needs Provision. The Complex Needs classes are supported by a skilled team which includes the Woodburn Senior Leadership Team, a Principal Teacher, Class Teachers and Learning Assistants. Woodburn is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and supportive learning environment for all. We strive to equip our children with the skills they will require to become Successful learners, Confident Individuals, Independent Learners and Responsible Citizens. We place considerable value on trust, respect, nurture, equality and equity. The successful post holder will work as part of the team supporting children in our Complex Needs Classes. They must have a strong understanding, and experience of working with children who have Additional Support Needs (ASN). They must be able to demonstrate the ability to build trusted relationships with children and work well as part of a team ensuring learners are happy, settled and have their needs met. They should be committed to developing their knowledge and skills through undertaking additional professional learning. KNOWLEDGE Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy at Standard Grade General level or SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education, or National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education, or equivalent competency, to enable the jobholder to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and provide sensitive support. The jobholder must be familiar with child development and able to respond to the needs of individual pupils. Jobholders should have previous experience of working in this field of work. To be fully competent in the role jobholders will be required to undertake addition training courses eg first aid, calm techniques etc. If the post is within a Nursery Environment then the Jobholder must be registered with or obtain membership with the SSSC within 3 months of appointment. In order to register you must currently hold the relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards attaining these qualifications within the first year of registration. For further information about the qualifications recognised by SSSC for registration in a Support Worker role, please see www.sssc.uk.com CLOSING DATE - Wednesday 30th September 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Monday 5th October 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Location: Initially based at Woodburn Primary School Contract Status: Permanent to Authority Hours of Work: 27.5 hours per week Working pattern: Monday – Thursday 8:30 – 3:00 Friday 8:30 – 12:00 Weeks per year: 39 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 27.5 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £19,229.64 per annum. Requirements 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 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. PLEASE NOTE: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. 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.
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Administrative Officer - Woodburn Primary School - MID07687
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£32,554 to £34,451 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Vacancy Woodburn Primary is a large and well-established community focussed primary school that serves the Woodburn area of Dalkeith. Following an extension completed in October 2024, the school gained 9 classrooms, a STEM room, additional gym hall, improved outdoor play spaces and a multi-use games area. In January 2025, the school also gained a Complex Needs Provision. Woodburn is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and supportive learning environment for all. We strive to equip our children with the skills they will require to become Successful learners, Confident Individuals, Independent Learners and Responsible Citizens. We place considerable value on trust, respect, nurture, equality and equity. As a Grade 5 Office Administrative Officer, the successful post holder will lead the office team consisting of an Office Administrative Assistant (Grade 4) and two Office Support Assistants (Grade 2). They must be able to manage a busy school office environment, prioritising a wide range of tasks and supporting the School Leadership Team. Educational: Essential: Educated to HNC or SVQ3 level in business administration or related subject and/extensive experience working in an administrative role, managing a team, scheduling/monitoring work. It is essential the jobholder has competency in literacy and numeracy skills, such as an education to Higher standard including passes in Mathematics and English, or equivalent. Experience: Essential Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office suite, Word, Excel, Outlook Knowledge of and experience in using education/financial databases Considerable previous office experience, preferably in an education environment, demonstrating supervisory, organisation, budgetary and communication skills is essential. Experience of managing a busy office environment and supervising staff Ability to prioritise and organise a range of tasks Effective written and verbal communication skills Customer Service and/or reception experience Previous financial operational and/or budget management experience. PVG Membership (Children) Desirable Previous experience in developing and implementing new ways of working including implementing new systems and procedures utilising new technology. CLOSING DATE – Thursday 24 th September 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Tuesday 29 th September 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Administrative Officer Directorate: Children, Young People & Partnerships Location: Woodburn Primary School Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: 30 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday, 08:30-15:45 & Friday, 08:30-12:45 Weeks per year: 39 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 30 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £23,394.16 per annum. Requirements 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 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. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Please note that Disclosure Scotland has changed the way PVG certificates are issued. You will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. PLEASE NOTE: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email the Recruitment Team at recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. 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.
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Charge Nurse
NHS Jobs - Lasswade
from £24.95 an hour
PermanentFull time
ABOUT THE ROLE As a Charge Nurse at a Barchester Care Centre, you'll use your compassion and experience to make sure our teams are delivering the quality care we're known for. We'll look to you to provide clinical leadership to everyone from junior nurses to clinical practitioners. You'll set an example by building meaningful relationships with our patients living with conditions such as dementia and brain injuries which cause a range of complex behaviours.You'll assess each patient's physical, psychological and social needs and collaborate with their families to create care plans, as well as evaluate them against their changing needs. Day-to-day, we'll also rely on you to allocate key workers to patients, orientate new staff and mentor them to the highest standards of care. You can also expect to support our senior clinical staff and assist with investigations or complaints just one of the ways you'll make sure we're always treating our patients with dignity and respect. As a Charge Nurse, you'll make a real difference to the lives of your patients, their families and your team. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Charge Nurse you'll need to be a Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration and supervision qualification. Experience in producing well-developed care plans and risk assessments is important, as is an up-to-date knowledge of recent clinical practices and regulatory frameworks, including DoLs/MCA and Royal Pharmaceutical guidelines. We'll also look for extensive nursing experience in a mental health setting, in particular caring for patients with dementia. You'll be a natural leader who has acted as a clinical mentor, including supporting newly qualified nurses through their preceptorship. Dedicated, ambitious and resilient, you'll have a strong track record of delivering improvements to achieve quality care. REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include: Free learning and development A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Nurse Mentor and Refer a Friend bonus schemes Offer to pay Skilled Worker visa application fee for eligible nurses If you'd like to use your clinical and leadership skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding and empowering place to be.
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