Principal Teacher Primary - (Temp/Full Time) - REF:ECOD/P04543 - INV06727

Principal Teacher Primary - (Temp/Full Time) - REF:ECOD/P04543 - INV06727

Full-Time 57498 - 57498 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead and inspire primary education, shaping young minds in a supportive environment.
  • Company: Inverclyde Council, committed to diversity and community engagement.
  • Benefits: Flexible working, attractive pension, health support, and career development opportunities.
  • Other info: Temporary position with potential for extension; welcoming applications from all backgrounds.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a fulfilling career.
  • Qualifications: Qualified teacher status and registration with GTCS required.

The predicted salary is between 57498 - 57498 £ per year.

Salary: PT 01 £57,498

Location: Newark Primary School

Hours Per Week: 35 Hours

Duration: Temp Until 27/11/2026 (post will be reviewed and may be extended beyond November)

Inverclyde Council offers a wide range of benefits to employees including flexible working opportunities, attractive pension schemes, a Buy and Bank Annual Leave Scheme, career development and health and wellbeing support.

Important Applicant Information:

  • Please read the Essential Applicant Information details prior to submitting your application.
  • If you apply via this website, it is important that you regularly check your emails following your application submission. All further communication regarding your application, including any invite to interview and, if relevant, details of any formal offer/contract, will be done by email.
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Inverclyde Council is an accredited Living Wage Employer paying the Living Wage Rate where required.

Inverclyde Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK as we do not hold a sponsorship license.

Vetting by Disclosure Scotland:

  • If you work in regulated work (children and/or protected adults) you will be subject to obtaining a satisfactory PVG.
  • You will be required to be registered with the GTCS and maintain registration including paying any fees.
  • Teachers in their probationary year are welcome to apply for temporary, un-promoted vacancies although would be paid at the probationer rate of pay (Main Grade Scale Point 0) at £31,584 per year (pro-rata, if applicable).

RC Approval Guidance for teachers seeking Approval to teach in a Catholic school if applicable. If applicable, the successful candidate will require to be approved by the Roman Catholic Church, in line with Section 21 (A) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.

Head Teacher Reports:

  • Candidates successful at interview need to download and print the appropriate Report. You need to complete the applicant details section and sign the form and then pass to your current HT to complete the assessment sections and sign the form.
  • The form then needs to be sent to Human Resources by email to interview.support@inverclyde.gov.uk and cc the recruiting HT into the email.

Further Assistance:

  • Alternative application packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille and Audio.
  • To request an alternative application pack or require further assistance to attend and/or participate in an interview, please contact the HR Recruitment Team on 01475 712740 or email Human Resources at: Human.Resources@inverclyde.gov.uk.

Armed Forces Personnel/Reservists:

Inverclyde Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Disability Confident:

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the essential criteria for the job.

Flexible Working:

Inverclyde Council recognises the mutual benefits of having a flexible, effective workforce to deliver the best services to our community, whilst enabling employees to balance their personal, home and work responsibilities more effectively, with a view to achieving greater job satisfaction, motivation, morale and productivity. Employees are able to apply for a range of options including Part-Time Working, Job share, Compressed Hours, Homeworker, Hybrid Working and Flexible Retirement.

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Contact Details:

Inverclyde Council Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Teacher Primary - (Temp/Full Time) - REF:ECOD/P04543 - INV06727

Teaching Skills
Leadership Skills
Communication Skills
Curriculum Development
Classroom Management
Assessment and Evaluation
Collaboration