Vacancy Information
Principal Teacher Salary PT point 4 (£64,503 per annum)
Temporary maternity cover until 23rd March 2027.
Start date: 23rd March 2026.
Days and Hours of Work
Monday – Friday.
About the School
Rosehill High School in East Lothian seeks to appoint a maternity cover for the role of Curriculum Leader (Principal Teacher) of Expressive Arts. Rosehill opened in August 2023 and has rapidly expanded, with a roll of around 600 learners in S1‑S5, and further growth is anticipated year on year. Rosehill is situated on the Wallyford Learning Campus, a state‑of‑the‑art education provision which, alongside other education provision, hosts teams from communities, health, and sport and leisure. Rosehill is also home to the Brae, our large severe and complex needs provision. The postholder will join a vibrant faculty providing Art and Design, Drama, Music, Music Tech, and Photography. Our Expressive Arts team is committed to ensuring that all young people can benefit from a high‑quality arts education, including a vibrant programme of co‑curricular activities.
Key Responsibilities
* Play a full role in the leadership of whole school as well as faculty improvement priorities.
* Work collaboratively and collegiately with others to support the wellbeing and learning of young people.
* Demonstrate the highest standards of learning, teaching and assessment, as applied to an exciting and challenging curriculum.
* Make appropriate use of data, in its widest sense, to plan for achievement and attainment.
* Engage in meaningful professional learning with a clear focus on improving outcomes.
Job Details
Subject to the policies of the school and East Lothian Council, the duties of a Principal Teacher, as a member of the school's management team, is to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher/Deputy Head Teacher will direct, having reasonable regard to the overall workload of a classroom teacher. Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under “Job Attachments”) for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every ‘essential’ criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
Required Qualifications
Full GTCS Registration (General).
Evidence of CPD.
PVG Membership
This post is considered a regulated role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council. Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
Additional Information
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Further details on all East Lothian Council Secondary Schools, including individual school websites, can be found here: Secondary Schools.
Application Process
All vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the online application form. The ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the online application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address provided above. If you require further information about this vacancy, please call or email us on the details provided.
Seniority Level
* Director
Employment Type
* Temporary
Job Function
* Education
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