Senior Leader, Pupil Support & Curriculum

South Lanarkshire Council; Larkhall; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking two Principal Teachers for Larkhall Academy, offering a 35-hour week and a salary of £64,290 per year. The roles require strategic leadership, curriculum development, and policy oversight within a Scottish school context.

These permanent posts emphasize professional learning, safeguarding, and collaboration with staff to raise standards. Applications close on 5 October 2026; PVG checks and GTC Scotland registration are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher registered with GTCS Scotland.
• Experience in leadership or senior roles within a school.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum development and policy.
• Ability to lead professional learning and behaviour management policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support colleagues providing strategic direction and guidance.
• Lead curriculum development and quality assurance.
• Contribute to the development of school policy in relation to behaviour management.
• Review and support professional needs through career-long professional learning.
• Lead, implement and manage whole school policies including guidance, pastoral care and behaviour support.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Policy development

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher with GTCS Registration

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking two Principal Teachers for Larkhall Academy, offering a 35-hour week and a salary of £64,290 per year. The roles require strategic leadership, curriculum development, and policy oversight within a Scottish school context.

These permanent posts emphasize professional learning, safeguarding, and collaboration with staff to raise standards. Applications close on 5 October 2026; PVG checks and GTC Scotland registration are essential.