Principal Teacher of Wider Achievement/Raising Attainment - Ayr Academy - SOA11262 - SOA11262

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

Job summary

South Ayrshire Council is looking for a Principal Teacher to guide and oversee the educational team's strategic direction. This role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement while ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and students. The role is temporary until June 2026, with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services

Support for work-life balance

Car leasing scheme

Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Scotwest Credit Union

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the PVG Scheme or update membership if already a member.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage colleagues effectively.
• Commit to critical self-evaluation and take responsibility for allocated duties.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

To be responsible for the leadership, good management, and strategic direction of colleagues. The successful candidate must be committed to critical self-evaluation and be fully responsible for duties allocated to the post of Principal Teacher.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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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 Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick, Troon, as well as rural villages, coastline, and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, aiming to place people at the centre of everything we do to deliver the best outcomes. Our new Council Plan focuses on priorities and outcomes that will positively impact our communities' wellbeing, 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 supporting work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets, 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 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 a PVG Scheme update if already a member, prior to any formal employment offer. Further information on the PVG Scheme is available at disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Note that you may be required to meet PVG costs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interviews are scheduled for 25/06/2025.

This position is temporary until 30/06/2026.

The grade for this post is Principal Teacher - Point 1.

The work style for this post is Frontline.