Principal Teacher Faculty - Social Subj/RMPS - ABS45343

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Scotland is seeking enthusiastic teachers committed to delivering quality education. The role involves leading a team of teaching staff and supporting pupils' educational journey. Candidates must be fully registered with GTC Scotland or eligible for registration. This is a fixed-term post with responsibilities under the PVG Scheme.

Qualifications

• Must undergo PVG checks.
• Previous experience with children or protected adults.
• Reference from current or recent employer required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of teaching staff.
• Support quality education for assigned pupils.
• Contribute to achieving school aims and values.

Skills

Commitment to excellence

Team leadership

Quality service delivery

Commitment to ongoing improvement

Education

Eligibility for full GTC Scotland registration

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic teachers who are committed to excellence and ready to work in a dynamic part of Scotland to lead and manage a team of teaching staff within the school and assigned curricular areas. Support and deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute to the furtherance of the school aims and values, learning, personal responsibility, respect for self and others, maximising and recognising attainment, achievement and responsible social attitudes.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 01 October 2026.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Salary for this post will be in accordance with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or eligible to be fully GTC Scotland registered. If you qualified as a Teacher out with Scotland, please visit GTCS - Qualified Outside Scotland and review the GTCS FAQs for more information around obtaining registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.