Principal Teacher - Kincaidston Primary School - SOA11257 - SOA11257

South Ayrshire Council; Ayr; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

South Ayrshire Council is seeking a Principal Teacher to oversee educational responsibilities under the Head Teacher’s direction. This temporary position offers a competitive salary, excellent pension scheme, and benefits aimed at supporting work-life balance. Interviews are set for June 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services

Work-life balance support

Car leasing scheme

Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Scotwest Credit Union

Qualifications

• Member of the PVG Scheme or must undergo PVG update.
• Ability to perform tasks under the Head Teacher's direction.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks directed by the Head Teacher.
• Submit a separate HT Report detailing SOA Reference Number for each post applied.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Subject to the policies and practice of the School and the Council, the duties of Principal Teachers are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Please click on the Job Attachments to access the Job Description and HT Report. The completed HT Report should be returned directly to [e-mail].

If you are unable to obtain your HT Report at the time of applying, it can follow later. You are required to submit a separate HT Report for each post you are applying for, detailing the SOA Reference Number.

ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first-class leisure amenities, worldwide travel links, diverse landscapes, and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do. Working with us means you can use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6,000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 across a diverse area including the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick, and Troon, as well as small rural villages, coastline, and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, aiming to place people at the center of everything we do, delivering the best possible outcomes. Our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes believed to have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, the local economy, and the environment.

BENEFITS

Here's what we can offer!

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas, and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

REQUIREMENTS

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme or undergo an update if already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment. For more information, visit the Disclosure Scotland website.

You may be required to meet PVG costs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interviews are scheduled for 20/06/2025.

This post is temporary until 30/06/2026.

The grade of this post is Principal teacher - point 1.

The work style for this post is Frontline.