Vacancy Information
Principal Teacher Salary Scale Point 1 (£55,155 per annum)
Temporary until 29th June 2027.
Days of work:
Monday - Friday
To start 11th August 2025.
Sanderson's Wynd is a vibrant and inclusive community. The school currently has 12 mainstream classes and 4 specialist provision classes within our Hub. We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Principal Teacher to join our team on a temporary basis. Applicants should be confident in sharing their practice with colleagues, both within and out with the school setting and have experience in leading learning and practice within their own setting (either as an experienced class teacher or as an Acting PT). Please contact the Head Teacher with any role related questions or to find out more about the school.
If you are applying for the post on a secondment basis you must seek permission from your line manager before doing so.
Job Details
Subject to the policies of the school and the Council, the duties of Principal Teachers are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct. These should give reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to:
Curricular development and quality assurance.
Contribute to the development of school policy in relation to the behaviour management of pupils.
The management and guidance of colleagues. Review the CPD needs, career development and performance of colleagues.
Provision of advice, support and guidance to colleagues.
Responsible for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of pastoral care within the school.
Assist in the management, deployment and development of pastoral care staff.
Implement whole school policies dealing with guidance issues, pastoral care, assessment and pupil welfare.
Working in partnership with colleagues, parents and other specialist agencies as appropriate.
Working alongside class teachers to share best practice and take forward the Improvement Plan priorities.
Participate in the overall administration of the school.
Assist in aspects of the School Improvement Plan