Principal Teacher

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 6th December 2024

Principal Teacher, Tobermory Primary School

Principal Teacher of Primary. We are a unique 2-18 setting based on the beautiful Isle of Mull. This post combines a class commitment with leadership responsibilities, which can be tailored to the successful candidate. Our ideal candidate is confident teaching across the primary phase, with a strong interest in Early Years education. We are currently developing our approach to play-based learning and outdoor education.

Here at Tobermory High School we aspire to offer all learners an inspirational and inclusive education, which responds to our wonderful setting and vibrant community. This post offers the unique opportunity to work across age ranges with composite classes and join our experienced and welcoming staff team.

Please call the Head Teacher on 01688 302062 for further detail.

Applicants should note that:-

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.

• "Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session. In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with Argyll and Bute Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay. In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. A link to the guidance sheet will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable."

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Shelley Carmichael, Head Teacher
• Telephone: 01688 302062
• Email: Shelley.Carmichael@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference: ARB15329/AED00859

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.