Principal Teacher of Guidance - Knox Academy

Vacancy Information

Principal Teacher Salary PT point 3 (£62,115 per annum) - subject to job sizing, will be confirmed prior to interview.

Days and Hours of work:
Monday - Friday
To start asap.

Principal Teacher – Guidance

Knox Academy, Haddington, East Lothian

School Roll: 925 (Census 2025)

Knox Academy is a vibrant, inclusive and aspirational comprehensive school located in Haddington, East Lothian. Guided by our core values of Ambition, Respect and Community, we are committed to ensuring that every young person feels valued, included and supported to achieve their full potential. We continually strive to deliver a high quality educational experience and to secure positive, sustained destinations for all learners.

We offer a broad and balanced curriculum from S1–S6, designed to meet the diverse needs of our learners by providing appropriate breadth, depth and challenge. Our approach emphasises the importance of recognising each young person as an individual and working in partnership with parents/carers and the wider community to support their learning journey.

Pupils are actively encouraged to participate in our extensive programme of extracurricular opportunities, and the school continues to uphold Haddington’s long-standing tradition of educational excellence.

Further information about Knox Academy can be found at: https://www.ka-net.org.uk/

About the Role

A vacancy has arisen for a dynamic and forward-thinking individual to join our leadership team as Principal Teacher – Guidance. The postholder will have delegated operational leadership and management responsibilities within Pupil Support.

Key responsibilities include:

Promoting a nurturing and inclusive ethos that fosters positive relationships, engagement and achievement.

Leading and delivering professional learning relating to inclusion, wellbeing and alternative curriculum pathways.

Contributing to the school’s improvement planning process to ensure inclusion and alternative pathways are embedded effectively.

Supporting robust school self-evaluation processes.

Leading and managing significant aspects of the primary - secondary transition programme, including the 3 day transition and development of class lists.

Planning, development and delivery of the PSE programme from S1-S6 for two classes in each year group.

Contributing to the development and implementation of whole school policies.

Working collaboratively with parents, staff and specialist agencies as appropriate.

Further Information

To find out more about Knox Academy, please visit our website: https://www.ka-net.org.uk/

For any additional information or to arrange an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Caroline Falconer, Depute Head Teacher

Telephone: 01620 823387

Email: cfalconer@knox.elcschool.org.uk     

Job Details

Subject to the policies of the school and East Lothian Council, the duties of a Principal Teacher, as a member of the school’s management team, is to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher/Depute Head Teacher will direct having reasonable regard to the overall workload of a classroom teacher.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

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.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

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.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo

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 East Lothian 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. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.

East Lothian Council Secondary Schools
Further details on all East Lothian Council Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Secondary Schools

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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