Principal Teacher, Guidance, English Medium, The Nicolson Institute (3177) - CNS05611. Job in S[...]

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Stornoway; On-site; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A Scottish local council is seeking a Principal Teacher Guidance to lead educational practices and ensure quality curriculum development at The Nicolson Institute. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, GTC Scotland Registration, and experience in pastoral care. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £62,586 per annum and requires candidates to demonstrate their qualifications against essential criteria. Interviews will be conducted in person.

Qualifications

• Must have an appropriate degree/diploma in the subject area and GTC Scotland Registration.
• Experience in pastoral care is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage school policy and practices.
• Develop and assure the quality of curriculum.
• Provide leadership in pastoral care.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Pastoral Care

Education

Appropriate degree/diploma in subject area

GTC Scotland Registration

Job description

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Principal Teacher Guidance, English Medium, The Nicolson Institute (3177)
35 hours per week, Permanent Position
£62,586 per annum, inclusive of £2,859 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

The purpose of this post is to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the school in respect of the following areas:

(a) The leadership, good management and strategic direction of colleagues.
(b) Curriculum Development and Quality Assurance.
(c) Whole school policy and implementation.
(d) Working with partners.

The purpose of this post is to perform tasks as directed by the head teacher, having reasonable regard to overall workload, in relation to the duties and responsibilities listed below, as appropriate to the management structure of the school. The post also carries a class teaching commitment in the postholder's specialist subject.

The successful candidate must have an appropriate degree / diploma in the subject area and GTC Scotland Registration. Experience in pastoral care is required.

Outline of Principal Teacher duties

• Responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of colleagues.
• Curriculum development and quality assurance.
• Contributing to the development of school policy in relation to the behaviour management of pupils.
• The management and guidance of colleagues.
• Reviewing the CPD needs, career development and performance of colleagues.
• The provision of advice, support and guidance to colleagues.
• Responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of pastoral care within the school.
• The development of school policy for the behaviour management of pupils.
• Assisting in the management, deployment and development of pastoral care staff.
• Implementation of whole school policies dealing with guidance issues, pastoral care, assessment and pupil welfare.
• Working in partnership with colleagues, parents, other specialist agencies and staff in other schools as appropriate.

Outline of Teaching duties

Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers, promoted and unpromoted, are to perform tasks as directed by the Headteacher having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories:

• Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction.
• Developing the school curriculum.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils.
• Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration.
• Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
• Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
• Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
• Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development.
• Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review.
• Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with Children.

The above teaching post is full time, permanent and the salary is in accordance with current regulations and inclusive of £2,859 distant islands allowance.

It is vital you read the job description and person specification, in your experience statement please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the person specification.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Friday 15 August 2025