At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team while enhancing the curriculum for students with additional support needs.
- Company: Pilrig Park School, dedicated to inclusive education and student development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, term-time hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team focused on continuous improvement and student success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs.
- Qualifications: Qualified teacher with a passion for inclusive education and leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 33865 - 41391 £ per year.
Pilrig Park School is looking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Principal Teacher. The successful candidate, either secondary or primary qualified, will have a passion, desire and commitment to working with young people with complex additional support needs.
In addition to a class teaching commitment, the Principal Teacher will have a whole-school leadership responsibility for developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating key areas of the curriculum across the school as well as being an active member of the school leadership team. There will be a need to keep up-to-date with current theories and practice relating to effective and inclusive learning and teaching, and to ensure that appropriate implementation occurs throughout the school.
The successful candidate will also participate in and deliver courses and awards as part of our Wider Achievement programme, as well as take a key role in interdisciplinary work.
Responsibilities include:
- Monitoring and evaluating a whole-school LifeWise curriculum which will enhance skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work for learners with complex additional support needs
- Monitoring and evaluating the whole-school Personal, Social and Health Education programme for learners with complex additional support needs
- Monitoring and evaluating across the school the Relationships, Sexual Health and Parenthood (RSHP) resource for learners with complex additional support needs
- Year Head for S2 and S4 including relevant duties such as attendance overview and child protection co-ordinator
- Leading all Young Person Planning Meetings for S2 and S4 and contributing to others where appropriate
- Equalities coordinator
- ASDAN coordinator
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure best practice in the classroom
- Contributing to whole-school self-evaluation and improvement planning processes
- Leading and/or facilitating CPD for school staff in the area of additional support for learning / curriculum
- Attendance at ELT meetings on a Tuesday after school, and as appropriate.
Principal Teacher- Pilrig Park School in Edinburgh employer: The City of Edinburgh Council
The City of Edinburgh Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its staff and the community. As a Breakfast Club Assistant at St Catherine's RC Primary School, you will enjoy flexible hours, a collaborative team environment, and opportunities for personal growth while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young pupils in a vibrant city.
Contact Details:
The City of Edinburgh Council Recruitment Team
