Principal Teacher - Ednam/Sprouston Primary Schools

Job Description

Grade: PR-TCH-PT2

Salary: £57,429 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Temporary until 16/08/2026

Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland.

Please click the link below to watch our Inspire Learning video: https://www.apple.com/education/k12/success-stories/#scottish-borders

Please note interviews will be help on 14th November 2025.

Role Purpose

Subject to the policies of the school and the council the duties of principal teachers are to perform such tasks as the headteacher shall direct. These should give reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to:

1. All duties related to teaching of assigned classes within the curriculum *

2. Assessing, recording and reporting on work of pupils

3. Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education

4. Participating in issues relating to school planning, raising achievement and attainment and individual review

5. Responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of colleagues

6. Curriculum development and quality assurance within the school and across the learning community

7. Contributing to the development of school policy in relation to the behaviour management of pupils

8. The management and guidance of colleagues

9. Reviewing the CPD needs, career development and performance of colleagues

10. The provision of advice, support and guidance to colleagues

11. Implementation of whole school policies dealing with guidance issues, pastoral care, assessment and pupil welfare

12. Working in partnership with colleagues, parents, other specialist agencies and staff in other schools as appropriate

Essential

• Full GTC registration • A degree or diploma in primary education or PGCE/PGDE

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.

* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Barbara Shiel at Barbara.Shiel@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.