At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Enhanced Support Base, ensuring high-quality, inclusive education for all children.
- Company: Stenhouse Primary School, a vibrant non-denominational school in South West Edinburgh.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a focus on creating a great workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives and lead positive change in education.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in school improvement and experience with additional support needs.
The predicted salary is between 57498 - 57498 £ per year.
Stenhouse Primary School is a non-denominational school that serves the Stenhouse area within South West Edinburgh. Our school consists of 11 mainstream classes, two enhanced support base classes and a 40-place nursery.
We are looking for a Principal Teacher to lead our Enhanced Support Base, providing strategic and operational leadership, that ensures all children receive high-quality, inclusive educational experiences that enable them to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven track record of leading school improvement, raising attainment and achievement, and developing inclusive practice. They will possess substantial experience in supporting children and young people with a range of additional support needs and will work collaboratively with staff, families and partner agencies to deliver positive outcomes for all learners.
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Happy to talk flexible working.
Principal Teacher (Enhanced Support Base) - Stenhouse Primary School - 15499_1785744788 employer: CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
The City of Edinburgh Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and empowered. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we offer flexible working options and a supportive culture that prioritises respect, integrity, and flexibility, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the heart of Edinburgh.
