Principal Teacher Faculty Home Economics - DEE06807

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dundee City Council in Scotland seeks a Principal Teacher Faculty Home Economics based at Greenfield Academy. This full-time post (35 hours per week) leads a faculty covering Home Economics and related subjects, driving high standards of learning and outcomes for pupils.

The successful candidate will be GTCS registered, have knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence and National Qualifications, and demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills to support staff and learners.

Qualifications

• GTCS Registered (Secondary) with knowledge of the relevant curriculum area.
• Awareness of current issues in Scottish education.
• Proven leadership and staff management experience.
• Commitment to Curriculum for Excellence and National Qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a Faculty/team of staff across Home Economics.
• Improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Support whole school initiatives and professional development.

Skills

GTCS Registered

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Principal Teacher Faculty Home Economics - DEE06807

Job Description

Based at Greenfield Academy, you will work full time, 35 hours per week.

Please note: Referee details are no longer requested at application stage and will be requested if you are successful in moving to the preferred candidate stage

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Johnny Lothian by email [e-mail]

Requirements

You will be GTCS Registered (Secondary), with a knowledge of the relevant curriculum area and an awareness of the main current issues in Scottish education.

Responsibilities

In addition to the responsibilities of a Teacher, the Principal Teacher Faculty has responsibility to lead and manage a Faculty/team of staff comprised of a family of subjects/whole school responsibility within the school. Principal Teacher’s Faculty have the lead responsibility for improving outcomes for children and young people.

The Individual

You will demonstrate application and knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence as well as the new National Qualifications structure and evidence of appropriate Professional Learning. In addition, you will have a positive and caring approach and commitment to young people, have good communication/ interpersonal skills and relate well to others.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.