Principal Teacher, Carmondean Primary School, 492.19

Location: Carmondean Primary School, Knightsridge Road West, Livingston, EH54 8PX

Salary: £55,155 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Advert

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

West Lothian Council is committed to making significant changes in how we deliver our Education Services. These include providing support and an environment conducive to your professional development. Our commitment is demonstrated by achieving the Investors in People Standard, continually striving for excellence in service delivery and improvements.

Job Description

We are eager to hire a diverse workforce that mirrors the community of Scotland. Applications are encouraged from all backgrounds, especially under-represented groups such as people with disabilities, minority ethnic communities, and socio-economically disadvantaged individuals.

West Lothian Council aims to transform the delivery of its Education and Cultural Services, emphasizing support and development for staff. Our dedication is reflected in our achievement of the Investors in People Standard and our ongoing pursuit of service excellence.

Requirements

The Principal Teacher reports directly to the Head Teacher. Responsibilities, as outlined in ‘A teaching profession for the 21st century, Annexe B’, include:

• Leading, managing, and setting strategic direction for colleagues
• Curriculum development and quality assurance
• Contributing to school policies on pupil behaviour management
• Managing and guiding colleagues
• Reviewing Continuing Professional Learning (CPL) needs, career development, and performance of colleagues
• Providing advice, support, and guidance to colleagues
• Leading pastoral care and developing related policies
• Managing and developing pastoral care staff
• Implementing school-wide policies on guidance, pastoral care, assessment, and pupil welfare
• Collaborating with colleagues, parents, external agencies, and other schools as appropriate

Key Responsibilities of the Principal Teacher Role

• Line Management: Overseeing classes and activities, including quality assurance, Support for Learning, RCCT staff, and PSW timetabling
• Strategic Coordination: Managing the weekly diary in collaboration with the Head Teacher
• Additional Support Needs (ASN): Leading referrals, coordinating with external agencies, chairing Child Planning Meetings, and supporting initiatives
• Curriculum Leadership: Developing and implementing Numeracy, Mathematics, and Interdisciplinary Learning
• Impact Monitoring: Tracking and assessing the effectiveness of Support for Learning interventions to support learner progress

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a relevant teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

This position is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check before starting employment, with costs covered by the candidate. The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59; existing members pay £18.

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