Principal Teacher, Murrayfield Primary School, 492.28 - WEL09132

West Lothian Council; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Principal Teacher to lead at Murrayfield Primary School. This role involves not only managing educational priorities but also enhancing collaboration between two schools. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for students, ensuring high-quality learning experiences. With a strong commitment to community engagement and continuous improvement, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational landscape. If you are passionate about education and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Essential teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support improvement priorities across two schools.
• Foster collaboration and engagement with parents and the community.

Skills

Teaching Qualification

Registration with General Teaching Council for Scotland

Leadership Skills

Collaboration Skills

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Job description

Job Advert

Interviews will be held on Friday 13th June 2025

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities, or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

West Lothian Council is committed to significant changes in how we deliver our Education Services. These include providing support and an environment that enables you to perform your job effectively and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the council's achievement of the Investors in People Standard, and we continually aim to improve our service delivery.

A relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland are essential.

Murrayfield Primary School has a roll of 180 pupils, with an additional 34 pupils enrolled at our Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) facility. The school comprises 9 classes and a small group setting.

The school operates within a collaborative leadership model alongside Blackburn Primary School. The roles of the Head Teacher and Depute Headteacher span both schools, with Principal Teachers allocated to and based within specific schools. Now entering its third year, this model has fostered strong collaboration between pupils and staff across both settings. We aim to strengthen joint parental engagement approaches in the coming year.

The Principal Teacher will be based at Murrayfield Primary School but will have improvement priorities and leadership responsibilities across both schools.

The school has an active Parent Council and maintains good links with the local community. We value collaboration and have strong collegiate links with cluster schools. Murrayfield Primary School offers pupils a wide range of inclusive, nurturing learning experiences that promote creativity, independence, and self-directed learning. We manage school improvement through the priorities outlined in our School Improvement Plan.

We understand our school context well and are working collectively to maximize our strengths and address areas for improvement to support learners' wellbeing and to provide high-quality learning experiences that embrace all we have learned.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check before starting employment. The cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59; existing members pay £18.