The Principal Teacher (STEM and Numeracy) sits within Kibble's education services, leading STEM and numeracy across all Kibble schools and settings. The core is curriculum development, with specific responsibility for teaching Mathematics up to National 5. The post covers primary, secondary and tertiary provision for young people referred by local authorities when mainstream education has not met their needs. Full GTCS registration, PVG membership and Safe Crisis Management training, including a fitness requirement, are needed.
What the job involves
- Provide strategic leadership for STEM and numeracy across all Kibble Education Services and settings
- Develop and evaluate a coherent Kibble-wide STEM approach and progressive curriculum pathways aligned with Curriculum for Excellence and National Qualifications
- Teach Mathematics from BGE up to National 5 Senior Phase level, including preparation for National Qualifications
- Lead numeracy across learning and consistent approaches to developing numeracy across the curriculum
- Lead consistent assessment, moderation, tracking and reporting across STEM subjects
- Analyse attainment data and plan, deliver and evaluate targeted interventions for learners needing additional support
- Provide professional leadership, coaching and mentoring to teachers, instructors and classroom support workers
- Lead professional learning for staff across all Kibble education settings
- Lead STEM quality assurance, including curriculum audits, learning visits and moderation of learner work
- Promote safe practice in laboratories, workshops and practical STEM contexts, including risk assessment and equipment management
- Develop and share STEM resources and identify resource and equipment requirements
- Liaise with local authorities, awarding bodies, colleges, employers and STEM partners on curriculum, accreditation and learner pathways
Qualifications
- Graduate and teaching qualifications recognised by GTCS, appropriate to teaching Mathematics up to SCQF level 5
Registration & licences
- Full GTCS registration
Experience
- Significant teaching experience and evidence of leadership or responsibility within education
- Demonstrable knowledge and successful teaching experience in Mathematics
- Experience of leading STEM, numeracy, digital learning, curriculum development or attainment improvement
- Experience of supporting children and young people with additional support needs
- Experience of coaching, mentoring and supporting colleagues' professional development
Skills & knowledge
- Strong understanding of Curriculum for Excellence, National Qualifications, vocational and wider achievement pathways, and Scottish education policy
- Ability to analyse assessment and attainment information and use it to plan and evaluate improvement
- Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to motivate, support and appropriately challenge others
- Ability to manage time, personnel and resources, make decisions and act on own initiative
Checks & eligibility
- PVG Scheme membership
Other
- Clear commitment to continuing professional learning in STEM leadership, numeracy, digital learning and additional support needs
- Level of fitness to complete Safe Crisis Management physical training
What’s offered
- Further training, job variety and funded study
- Healthcare contribution towards dental treatment, new glasses and contact lenses
- Discounts on shopping and events via Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
- Childcare discounts at Puddle Lane children's nursery
- Immediate access to confidential counselling
- Teacher Superannuation Fund
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Generous holidays
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
