Principal Teacher - West Barns Primary School - EAL12632

West Barns Primary School is looking for a dedicated and creative Principal Teacher to join our friendly and welcoming school team. The Principal Teacher also has teaching responsibility, currently for our P6/7 class.

West Barns is a semi-rural primary school in East Lothian with 5 composite classes in the primary school and a 40-place term time nursery. Our learners, school team and families benefit from a large playground with ample opportunities for outdoor learning, a supportive parent council, and a new-build nursery. We have a committed staff team and are looking for someone who will play a key part in building on our success.

Job Details

Subject to the policies of the school and the Council, the duties of Principal Teachers are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct. These should give reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to:

• Curricular development and quality assurance.
• Contribute to the development of school policy in relation to the behaviour management of pupils.
• The management and guidance of colleagues.
• Review the CPD needs, career development and performance of colleagues.
• Provision of advice, support and guidance to colleagues.
• Responsible for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of pastoral care within the school.
• Assist in the management, deployment and development of pastoral care staff.
• Implement whole school policies dealing with guidance issues, pastoral care, assessment and pupil welfare.
• Working in partnership with colleagues, parents and other specialist agencies as appropriate.
• Working alongside class teachers to share best practice and take forward the Improvement Plan priorities.
• Participate in the overall administration of the school.
• Assist in aspects of the School Improvement Plan.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification 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.

Job Requirements

• Relevant Qualifications
• 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.

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 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.

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

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form.