Principal Teacher Primary

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Principal Teacher Primary (1.0FTE) (Temporary)

Locharbriggs Primary School

PT01 £52,896

 

We are looking to recruit a full-time Principal Teacher within Locharbriggs Primary School starting in August 2024 for a period of up to one year. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a challenge and wishing to gain experience in a management role and be part of the Management Team.

This position may be suitable for a Secondment, Line Management approval should be sought before applying for the position.

 

We are seeking to appoint a committed, motivated, enthusiastic aspiring leader, who will be proactive in supporting the development of key school priorities.

We have very high expectations and are strongly committed to working with our learners, parents, and partner agencies in a continuous and reflective partnership.

We are looking for an individual who is committed to the welfare and wellbeing of the children. An individual who is passionate about Getting It Right for Every Child.

The successful candidate will have excellent teaching and learning skills. Have an excellent record of good practice and has some experience of leading change within their current school. The successful candidate will be passionate about enabling every child to fulfil his/ her potential and will be a pro-active senior leadership team member, who is committed to contributing to continual school improvement.

As a Principal Teacher you will provide effective learning and teaching and carry out related activities and developments following local, national, and school policies under the direction of the Headteacher.

This post forms part of Dumfries Learning Town schools and/or The Bridge to deliver courses as part of the BGE and /or senior phase curriculum as appropriate to meet the needs of our learners.

 

A significant relocation package of up to £5000 may be available to the successful

candidate (Permanent positions only). Please see attached guidance for further information.

 

 

 

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Applicants for teaching posts must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT in the appropriate sector.

 

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

 

 

 

 

 

Required Information

As part of the recruitment and selection process we ask that you provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form and will be read in conjunction with your application form.

 

Please note that it is your responsibility to gather a reference and forward the completed document to the relevant contact within the School. The reference should be submitted prior to the closing date. The reference for this vacancy should be emailed to: gw08mcdowalljohn@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

 

 

National Pay and Leave Calculation

Please refer to important information in the attached briefing note or to www.snct.org.uk Part 2: Appendix 2.19, Pay and Leave Specification.

 

For further information please contact:

Mr John McDowall, Headteacher on tel. 01387 710241 or email: : gw08mcdowalljohn@ea.dumgal.sch.uk