Forensic Officer jobs

Who we are:

We are the General Teaching Council for Scotland. We register and regulate the teaching profession as a safeguard for the quality of education in Scotland. We work to maintain and enhance trust in teaching. We are a statutory body meaning our role is set out in law - we are independent of government.

Why work for us?

• Make a difference to the quality of learning and teaching for children, young people and adult learners in Scotland.
• Flexible working is our default and is open to all. You will have flexibility over when and where you work, depending on the requirements of the role. Most of our people choose to primarily work from home but office space is available if preferred. You will be expected to travel to our office in Edinburgh to attend collaborative events and as the role requires. This may require attending at our office for multiple hearing or training days at your own expense. Please talk to us about your individual flexibility preferences.
• Learning is one of our core principles. We will support your learning and development to help you perform at your best in your role and to develop your future career.
• Annual leave entitlement is a generous 42 days (294 hours).
• Local Government Pension Scheme is open to all employees.

Our Values

• Trust and Respect - All of us are equally important. We seek out and listen to others’ views. We support each other and build positive working relationships.
• Integrity – We do what we say we will. We deliver on our plans and effectively communicate with others. We are committed to continually learning and improving.
• Social Justice – We embrace diversity. We understand the importance of positive wellbeing and seek to support each other and our registrants. We want you to feel like you belong.

The Role

What you will do

You will carry out all aspects of fitness to teach casework covering investigations, case adjudication, decision-making as well as the officer support associated with fitness to teach hearings. The Regulatory Investigations Officers must ensure throughout that cases are investigated properly and determined fairly and lawfully with reference to applicable policy, guidance and any defined process

The current focus of the role is the adjudication of our fitness to teach work. This involves liaising with parties, issuing case management directions, chairing case management discussions, and providing procedural advice to panel members considering cases at both panel meetings and fitness to teach hearings.

What you will need to be successful

• You have a bachelor’s degree (SCQF level 9) or equivalent vocational or work-based training
• You have an investigation qualification or agree you will undertake an investigation qualification if appointed to the role.
• You have experience in regulatory casework or equivalent.
• You have worked in a role where you had to demonstrate effective decision-making and provide advice.
• You are an excellent communicator and have experience in building and maintaining effective working partnerships with external and external users and partners.
• You have high quality written, research, analytical, influencing and advocacy skills.

We don’t expect perfection. If you don’t meet 100% of the requirements but you share our values and you believe you have the potential to be successful in the role we encourage you to still apply.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team where people can bring their whole selves to work. We want to hire the best person for the role, irrespective of their background. We use a recruitment platform which aims to reduce any unconscious bias.

Working Hours / Pattern

We see this role being based on full time working hours of 35 hours per week, however we would still like to hear from you if you are interested in the role but have alternative needs in relation to working hours or pattern.

Application and Selection Process

1. Apply via the GTC Scotland website vacancies page by the closing date of Sunday 27 September 2026 (5pm).

2. Invites to interview issued by Thursday 1 October 2026.

3. Interviews will take place between 5 and 8 October 2026. We advise you to hold at least one of those dates in your diary.

If you have a medical condition or other individual need which you believe may affect our interview / assessment arrangements, or your ability to be at your best please, let us know so we can discuss how we can support you and make any adjustments that may be required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £41,898.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH12 6UT