Principal Teacher - Whitecraig Primary School - EAL11546

Medirest Signature; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational authority in Musselburgh is seeking a Principal Teacher to lead curricular development and pastoral care initiatives. The ideal candidate will have full GTCS registration and experience in guiding colleagues. Responsibilities include policy development and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance the educational environment. This position offers a salary of £55,155 per annum, Monday to Friday work schedule, and start date as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• GTCS Registration is essential for this role.
• Evidence of continuous professional development is required.
• PVG membership is mandatory prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead curricular development and quality assurance.
• Guide and manage colleagues in their professional development.
• Implement and manage policies for pastoral care.

Skills

Curricular development

Behaviour management

Colleague guidance

Pastoral care management

Performance review

Policy implementation

Collaboration with stakeholders

Best practice sharing

Education

Full GTCS Registration

Evidence of CPD

Job description

Vacancy Information

Principal Teacher Salary Scale Point 1 (£55,155 per annum)

Days of work:
Monday - Friday
To start asap.

Job Details

Subject to the policies of the school and the Council, the duties of Principal Teachers are to perform tasks as directed by the Head Teacher, including:

• Curricular development and quality assurance
• Contributing to school policy development regarding behaviour management
• Managing and guiding colleagues, reviewing CPD needs, career development, and performance
• Providing advice, support, and guidance to colleagues
• Leading, managing, and strategizing pastoral care within the school
• Managing, deploying, and developing pastoral care staff
• Implementing policies on guidance, pastoral care, assessment, and pupil welfare
• Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and agencies
• Sharing best practice with class teachers and advancing the Improvement Plan
• Participating in school administration
• Assisting with the School Improvement Plan

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification under 'Job Attachments' for full duties and ensure you meet all 'essential' criteria for consideration.

Our values, 'The East Lothian Way', reflect the behaviours expected of our staff. If invited for an interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please review the document via the provided link.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Full GTCS Registration (General)
Evidence of CPD

PVG Membership
This role involves regulated work with vulnerable groups, requiring PVG Scheme membership or update prior to employment.

Note: If you have spent over 3 months outside the UK in the last 5 years, an overseas criminal record check is required. Details are available on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For more info, visit: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo

Note on Pay
If employment begins after the first school day, salary will be recalculated to reflect leave and pay accruals for the school year, with further details provided upon appointment.

East Lothian Council Primary Schools: Primary Schools

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Note: We do not accept CVs. All applications must be completed via the online form. For disability-related assistance, contact us for a paper application.