Principal Teacher (Secondary) Technologies & HE (Start Date 26 October 2026), Ullapool High School,

Highland Council; Ullapool; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Council invites applications for a Principal Teacher (Secondary) Technologies & HE at Ullapool High School. This permanent post is 35 hours per week, with a start date of 26 October 2026 and a salary of £64,290 per annum.

GTCS registration is essential. Applicants should be eligible for PVG membership; Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on nationality and residency history. Gaelic language applications encouraged.

Qualifications

• GTCS registration is essential

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Principal Teacher (Secondary) Technologies & HE
Location: Ullapool High School
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent (Start date 26 October 2026)
Salary: £64,290 pa

Contact Person: Dr Lee Coutts Email: [e-mail] Tel nos: 01854 612078

Applications from Gaelic speakers are encouraged.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.


• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

GTCS REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL