Principal Teacher of Support for Learning
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The school is located in the coastal town of Prestonpans and has over 700 children from Nursery - Primary 7. The Senior Leadership Team includes the Head Teacher, 4 Depute Head Teachers, and a SfL Principal Teacher.
Vacancy Information
Principal Teacher Salary Scale Point 1 (£55,155 per annum)
Temporary Secondment Cover until 26th June 2026 (or earlier dependent on return of substantive post holder).
Days Of Work
Monday - Friday
To start asap.
Job Details
Duties
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
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Full GTCS Registration (General)
Evidence of CPD
PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
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.
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