Salary: £55,155 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Advert
We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities, or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
West Lothian Council is committed to far-reaching changes in the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include providing the support and environment needed to excel in your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council's achievement of the Investors in People Standard, always aiming higher in our service delivery and improvements.
A vacancy has arisen for a Principal Teacher at Mid Calder Primary School and ELC. We invite applications from excellent practitioners interested in this role. This is an excellent opportunity for successful candidates.
The Principal Teacher will work with the Head Teacher to develop, implement, monitor, and review effective learning and teaching policies and procedures within the school to ensure the delivery of the highest quality experiences for all children. They will model good practice and continuously implement quality assurance procedures to meet high standards of attainment and achievement.
Successful applicants will meet the following criteria:
* Be suitably qualified and possess a wide interest in all aspects of education.
* Have relevant PT experience and have achieved the very highest standards.
* Have a sound knowledge of current national/local curricular developments and learning and teaching theory and practice.
* Be able to evidence a successful capacity for self-evaluation.
* Have the ability to work with a wide range of professionals and agencies in supporting pupils with additional support needs within mainstream placements.
* Work in direct line management to the Head Teacher and will be supported and challenged by the Head Teacher to develop middle leadership capacity.
* Work in a collegiate manner with colleagues.
Specific line management includes:
In addition to the above, support the Head Teacher as part of the extended leadership team with a focus on:
* Early level line management including ELC
* Leading early/first level improvement and pedagogy
* Raising attainment for all.
Other areas of remit will be agreed based on skills and experience.
Mid Calder Primary is a non-denominational primary school serving the village of Mid Calder and the surrounding community. The current school roll is 189 pupils, along with a 30:30 nursery provision. The staff consists of the Head Teacher, Principal Teacher, and fourteen teaching staff covering 9 classes.
A relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is essential.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment, with the cost met by the candidate.
The fee for Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59, or £18 for Existing Members.
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