Principal Teacher - FLK14690

Falkirk Council; Denny; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nethermains Primary School in Denny, part of Falkirk Council, seeks a Principal Teacher to lead the school’s ELC and Enhanced Provision, drive improvements, and work with senior leaders to sustain a positive ethos of high ambition, equity and excellence for all.

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled practitioner with strong knowledge of current pedagogical approaches and national/local curriculum developments, and will support colleagues across all levels.

Qualifications

• PVG scheme membership required; cost borne by candidate.
• Demonstrated ability to lead learning and teaching across early level to P7.
• Knowledge of current pedagogy and curriculum developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational management of ELC (early learning and childcare).
• Lead the Enhanced Provision classes.
• Manage PE including lunch clubs and Active Falkirk associations.
• Oversee Nursery - P1 transition and coordination of support for ELC - P3.
• Lead Team Around the Child meetings and coordinate pupil support.
• Maintain high standards of professional practice and contribute to school improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Education

Qualified teacher

Job description

Job Advert

Nethermains Primary School is a non-denominational primary school located in Denny, which is approximately 6 miles from Falkirk. The school provides education from ELC to primary 7 and is part of the Denny cluster of schools. The school has very strong links with all the cluster schools and Denny High School. We are fortunate to have two Enhanced Provision classes within our school.

Current School Roll: 157

Nursery Capacity: 32

EP / ASC Information: 2 classes

School website: https://www.nethermains.falkirk.sch.uk/

Post Information

The Principal Teacher is a core member of our school's leadership team. They have delegated operational management responsibility for pastoral and learning support for Early Level within the school. The Principal Teacher will support senior leaders in creating and maintaining a positive ethos of high ambition, equity and excellence for all.

We require our Principal Teacher to be a highly skilled practitioner who is committed to delivering the very best learning and teaching experiences for children and young people across all stages of the primary school.

Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of current and effective pedagogical approaches and of the national and local developments in the primary curriculum, our Principal Teacher will work effectively alongside practitioners at all levels to lead improvements linked to school priorities.

Our Principal Teacher will be highly committed to their own and others' continuous professional learning and development, and possess a high level of professional integrity and drive.

Note that areas of operational and strategic responsibility may change depending on the needs of the school. In addition, Principal Teachers will support quality assurance, moderation and assessment across the school. They model the highest standards of pedagogy and will inspire, motivate and support colleagues in the development of their own classroom practice.

Remit of post: -

• Leadership and operational management of ELC.
• Leadership and operational management of the Enhanced Provision classes
• Responsibilities for management of physical education, including lunch clubs and out of school opportunities with Active Falkirk
• 4 class teaching commitment
• Responsibilities to lead the Nursery - P1 transition
• Lead Team Around the Child meetings and coordinate support for pupils ELC - P3

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

Applicants are encouraged to be explicit in detailing their skills, experience and attributes that they can bring to this post.

The salary for this Teacher's post is paid in line with SNCT Conditions of Service, please see Appendix 2.19 - SNCT Handbook