Principal Teacher of Mathematics - Selkirk High School

Job Details

Grade: PR-TCH-PT4

Salary: £62,022 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Permanent

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Role Purpose

To provide effective Leadership of Change in the Faculty of Maths to develop Curriculum, Learning and Teaching and Inclusion to raise attainment in Maths and Numeracy. The post holder will be responsible for teaching assigned classes, as well as leadership activities within the school, in the PT Leadership Team and across the learning community.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 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. Preparing pupils for examination and assisting with their administration
4. Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education

5. Participating in issues relating to school planning, raising achievement and attainment and individual review
6. Responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of colleagues
7. Curriculum development within the school and across the learning community
8. Quality assurance within designated subject groups
9. Contributing to the development of school policy in relation to the behaviour management of pupils
10. The management and guidance of colleagues
11. Reviewing the CPD needs, career development and performance of colleagues
12. The provision of advice, support and guidance to colleagues
13. Implementation of whole school policies dealing with assessment and pupil welfare 14. Working in partnership with colleagues, parents, and staff in other schools as appropriate * such tasks should not routinely include those outlined in Appendix 2.6 of SNCT Handbook Part 2

Essential

• Full GTC registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Mr R J S Bryson by telephone on 0175020246 or by email at RJSBryson@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.