Principal Teacher of Support for Learning (SfL) - Preston Lodge High School - EAL11223. Job in [...]

East Lothian Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Principal Teacher to lead and inspire students across various subjects. This role emphasizes fostering a nurturing environment, tracking student achievements, and collaborating with staff and parents to ensure the best outcomes for learners. With a strong focus on professional development and curriculum enhancement, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experience at Preston Lodge High School. If you are passionate about education and committed to student success, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Registered with GTCS as a teacher of the relevant subject.
• Full registration for permanent posts; provisional registration for temporary posts.

Responsibilities

• Track and promote pupil achievement within a specific department.
• Lead and guide staff while developing curriculum quality.
• Manage pastoral care and contribute to pupil welfare strategies.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Student Support

Assessment and Intervention

Leadership

Education

GTCS Registration

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Vacancy Information

Days of Work:
Monday - Friday
To start 11th August 2025.

Preston Lodge High School is a non-denominational secondary school serving the communities of Cockenzie, Port Seton, Longniddry, Blindwells, and Prestonpans. Our roll is currently 1060, and the school is easily accessible from Edinburgh. Our strengths include:

• The high morale, sense of belonging, and positive ethos of the school community
• The nurturing, inclusive work environment supporting young people's learning and wellbeing
• Strong, positive relationships between staff and students

Our dedicated staff, students, parents, carers, and community have worked tirelessly to improve all aspects of our school. Staff enjoy working here, and following a recent inspection, we are actively working on improvement areas with significant progress. The inspection highlighted our support for learners as a key strength, and improvements are ongoing.

We are a happy school with a positive culture and ethos. In uncertain times for education, we collaborate to provide the best possible education for our students.

Our focus is on continually improving classroom practices, developing student and staff learning, enhancing our curriculum, and closing the equity gap.

The Support for Learning team is strong, working closely with subject staff, Guidance, and Inclusion teams. The successful candidate will lead our Enhanced Learning Provision, Nurture provision, ASN Auxiliaries, and manage SQA Assessment Arrangements. It is a demanding but rewarding role, with substantial support available. We believe the right candidate will thrive here.

Further information about our Support for Learning team is available from our School Business Manager, Helen Findlay, via email at hfindlay@.org.

This is an exciting time for Support for Learning at Preston Lodge High School and the wider community. More about us can be found at .org/prestonlodgenet. We encourage you to explore our weekly PLus newsletter for insights into our school culture.

Applications are welcome from those interested in part-time roles. Please specify this in the Additional Information section of your application.

Job Details

The Principal Teacher will teach relevant subjects across S1-S6, following school and East Lothian Council policies. Responsibilities include:

1. Tracking and promoting pupil achievement within a specific department/house/year
2. Monitoring pupil attendance
3. Supporting achievement through the Staged Assessment and Intervention framework
4. Leading and guiding staff
5. Developing and assuring curriculum quality and support
6. Reviewing professional development needs
7. Managing pastoral care and support staff
8. Contributing to school policies and pupil welfare strategies
9. Collaborating with staff, parents, agencies, and other schools
10. Teaching assigned classes, preparing lessons, and assessing pupils
11. Advising and guiding pupils academically and on wellbeing
12. Promoting health, safety, and wellbeing of pupils
13. Engaging in professional development and school planning

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification from the 'Job Attachments' section for detailed tasks and duties. Ensure you meet all 'essential' criteria to be considered for interview.

We expect our employees to demonstrate the values and behaviours outlined in 'The East Lothian Way'. If invited to interview, you may be asked questions related to these.

Job Requirements

Qualifications: Registered with GTCS as a teacher of the relevant subject; Full registration (General) for permanent posts; Provisional registration acceptable for temporary posts.

PVG Membership: This role is regulated under the PVG scheme due to working with vulnerable groups. Candidates must become or update PVG Scheme members before employment begins. If you have lived or worked outside the UK for over 3 months in the past 5 years, an overseas criminal record check will be required.

Additional Information

Further employment information can be found via the provided links. Pay will be adjusted if employment starts after the school session begins, in accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service. More details about East Lothian Council secondary schools are available online. For application support, contact the MyJobScotland support team or call 01620 827868. Applications must be submitted online; CVs are not accepted. For those unable to apply online, paper applications are available upon request.