Principal Teacher of Technical, Loudoun Academy - EAY11194

East Ayrshire Council; Galston; On-site; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

East Ayrshire Council seeks a dedicated teacher for a permanent full-time position at Loudoun Academy in Galston. The role involves leading curriculum development, providing guidance to staff and pupils, and ensuring adherence to the Education and Community Plans. Applicants must be PVG Scheme members and provide professional references. Diversity and inclusion are promoted in the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Must become a PVG Scheme member.
• Successful applicants must provide appropriate references.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to leadership and strategic direction of teaching.
• Develop and deliver the curriculum and school policies.
• Provide advice and support to colleagues and pupils.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Assessment Promotion

Management

Advisory Skills

Job description

Job Description

Contribute to the effective leadership, good management, and strategic direction of teaching and related activities. Focus on developing and delivering the curriculum, school policies, and pupil assessments. Provide advice, support, and guidance to colleagues and pupils to promote, deliver, and integrate the key objectives within the Education Plan and the Community Plan.

Requirements

The duties involve Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants must become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member or have an existing PVG Scheme Record Update before a formal offer of employment can be made by East Ayrshire Council. PVG records are regularly updated, and any relevant disclosures will be discussed with the applicant prior to employment.

Responsibilities

We adhere to national Safer Recruitment guidance. During the application process, you should provide details of at least two appropriate references, including one from your current or most recent employer. The reference from your current or most recent employer must be from an appropriate senior manager, not a peer at the same level. Please add [e-mail] to your safe sender list to receive all related emails.

The Individual

This is a permanent full-time position based at Loudoun Academy, Galston, working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, under the line manager's direction. The salary is £62,022 per annum. For further information, contact David Rose at [e-mail]. East Ayrshire Council promotes diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all community members, including underrepresented groups such as Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people, and LGBT individuals. The council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.