Principal Teacher

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*APPLICATIONS FROM FALKIRK COUNCIL EMPLOYEES ONLY*

£57,498 (subject to job-sizing)

Our Principal Teachers support senior leaders in creating and maintaining a positive ethos of high ambition, equity and excellence for all.

We require our Principal Teachers to be highly skilled practitioners who are committed to delivering the very best learning and teaching experiences for children and young people across all stages of the primary school.

Demonstrating knowledge and understanding of current and effective pedagogical approaches and of the national and local developments in the primary curriculum, our Principal Teachers work effectively alongside practitioners at all levels to lead improvements linked to school priorities.

Our Principal Teachers are highly committed to their own and others’ continuous professional learning and development, and, they possess a high level of professional integrity and drive.

The Principal Teacher at Airth Primary will have:

• responsibilities and direct line management, ELC to Primary 3
• contribute to leadership for improvement
• lead and work collaboratively to enhance teaching which leads to high quality learning
• build and sustain partnerships with colleagues, learners, parents and other stakeholders
• be committed to the highest standards and expectations in all aspects of school life
• have an excellent pedagogical knowledge of learning and teaching and a depth of exemplary teaching experience including relevant experience across the primary curriculum

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.

Interview & Selection

Interviews for the post will be held on Tuesday 9th June at Airth Primary School.

Successful applicants will be sent a presentation task to prepare in advance of the interview to share with the panel. This will be followed by 4 set interview questions.

Further details will be shared with successful applicants in due course.

The salary for this Teacher’s post is paid in line with SNCT Conditions of Service, please see Appendix 2.19 - SNCT Handbook