Principal Teacher - St. Martin's RC Primary School - EAL12692 in Tranent

Principal Teacher Salary Scale Point 1 (£57,498 per annum)

Days of work: Monday - Friday. To start 10th August 2026.

At St. Martin’s RC Primary School, we are looking for an inspiring and creative teacher and leader who will join our team as Principal Teacher. The role will involve a strong focus on Literacy as well as coordinating and supporting Religious Education and Sacramental Preparation. The ideal candidate will drive consistency and progression in Learning, Teaching and Assessment. In addition, the successful candidate will focus on raising attainment through the planning, delivery, and evaluation of targeted interventions for Literacy, Numeracy and Health and Wellbeing.

St. Martin's RC Primary School is an inclusive Roman Catholic Primary School in the East Lothian town of Tranent, serving the needs of Roman Catholic and non-denominational pupils. With six classes from P1 - P7 our school roll is currently 111. We have a 24-pupil capacity nursery class which operates within the term time 38-week model of 1140 hours.

Through a nurturing approach staff build positive relationships with learners. Our ethos is centred on the Catholic Faith and school values. We work flexibly to ensure that interventions are implemented to support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional needs. We strive to ensure that every child feels safe and valued. As a school community we work together to live out the mission of the school.

St. Martin's is a single storey building set in extensive grounds including an ECO Garden, allotment and St. Martin’s Wee Forest. We have a strong commitment to outdoor education.

Staff are committed to ensuring every child receives a high-quality education and support children to achieve their potential. St Martin's is committed to celebrating success, and pupils benefit from effective community partnerships including close links and regular work with our Parish. The school promotes collaborative working and shared leadership through the school improvement plan. St Martin's has an active Parent Council and families are encouraged to participate in all aspects of school life.

The successful applicant for this post will require Catholic Approval. Guidance on this process can be found via the Scottish Catholic Education Service.

A visit to the school would be welcomed and highly recommended. Interviews will be held on 17th/ 18th June 2026.

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.

Applicants for this post must satisfy the Roman Catholic Church Authorities as to their religious belief and character. An application form for Roman Catholic Church approval can be downloaded from the Scottish Catholic Education Service website.

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.

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Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session: In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service, 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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