Principal Teacher of Guidance - Ross High School

East Lothian Council; Tranent; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen to support a highly motivated pastoral team at a prominent school in Tranent. The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing pupil achievement and attendance, while leading a dedicated team during maternity cover. This position emphasizes inclusion and high-quality learning, contributing to a positive school ethos and offering a range of extracurricular activities. If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this role provides a fantastic chance to impact students' lives positively.

Qualifications

• Registered with GTCS as a teacher of the relevant subject.
• Must meet all 'essential' criteria to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Tracking pupil attainment and promoting achievements.
• Leading and managing staff while ensuring curriculum quality.
• Implementing pupil welfare policies and safeguarding health.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Pupil Assessment

Leadership

Pastoral Care

Education

GTCS Registration

Job description

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Ref no: EAL11221

Published: 02/05/2025

Closes: 18/05/2025

Location: Ross High School Well Wynd Tranent, EH33 2EQ

Salary: £59,727 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Vacancy Information

Temporary maternity cover until 26th June 2026.
Days of Work:
Monday - Friday
To start 11th August 2025.

An exciting temporary opportunity has arisen to support a highly motivated pastoral team at Ross High School. The successful applicant will be supporting Seton House during a period of maternity cover.

Ross High School is a co-educational, non-denominational school situated in Tranent, East Lothian, approximately 12 miles from Edinburgh city centre. The school has a roll of about 1200 pupils and offers good facilities and a broad learning environment, working with community partners.

The school has been designated as the ELC provision for pupils of secondary age with Complex Support Needs.

Ross High School emphasizes its motto ‘Ad Meliora – Towards Better’ and aims for excellence for everyone, with a focus on inclusion, high-quality learning, and support. The school promotes a positive ethos built on its core documents and standards, and offers a range of extracurricular activities.

Teaching relevant subjects across S1-S6.

The duties of the Principal Teacher, as part of the management team, include:

1. Tracking pupil attainment
2. Promoting and recording pupil achievement
3. Monitoring pupil attendance
4. Supporting pupil achievement within the Staged Assessment and Intervention framework
5. Leading, managing, and guiding staff
6. Curriculum development and quality assurance
7. Reviewing professional development needs
8. Leadership of pastoral care/support staff
9. Contributing to school policies and behavior standards
10. Implementing pupil welfare policies
11. Partnering with staff, parents, and agencies
12. Teaching and preparing classes
13. Developing the curriculum
14. Assessing and reporting on pupils' work
15. Preparing pupils for exams and administration
16. Advising pupils on educational issues
17. Safeguarding pupils’ health and safety
18. Collaborating with support staff and professionals
19. Continuing professional development
20. Participating in school planning and achievement initiatives
21. Supporting the school’s wider needs

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for detailed duties. You must meet all 'essential' criteria to be considered.

The ‘East Lothian Way’ outlines the values and behaviors expected of employees. If invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviors. Please review the document via the provided link.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Registered with GTCS as a teacher of the relevant subject.
Permanent posts: GTCS Full registration (General).
Temporary posts: GTCS Full or Provisional registration.

PVG Membership
This role is considered a Regulated Role involving vulnerable groups, as per the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All candidates for regulated roles must become or update PVG Scheme members before employment.

Note: If you have lived or worked outside the UK for more than 3 months in the last 5 years, you will need an overseas criminal record check. Details are on the GOV.UK website.

Pay Arrangements
If starting after the first day of the school session, salary will be adjusted according to the Teachers Conditions of Service, reflecting leave and pay accruals.

Further details about East Lothian Council Secondary Schools can be found on their website.

Application Process
We do not accept CVs. All applications must be completed via the online form. If unable to complete online due to disability, contact us for a paper application.