Principal Teacher, Carmondean Primary School, 492.19 - WEL09123

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

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

Job Description

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 are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education and Cultural Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

Requirements

The Principal Teacher is directly accountable to the Head Teacher. As identified in ‘A teaching profession for the 21st century, Annexe B’, the Principal Teacher may be accountable for:

• Responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of colleagues
• Curriculum development and quality assurance
• Contributing to the development of school policy in relation to the behaviour management of pupils
• The management and guidance of colleagues
• Reviewing the CLPL needs, career development, and performance of colleagues
• The provision of advice, support and guidance to colleagues
• Responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of pastoral care within the school
• The development of school policy for the behaviour management of pupils
• Assisting in the management, deployment, and development of pastoral care staff
• Implementation of whole school policies dealing with guidance issues, pastoral care, assessment, and pupil welfare
• Working in partnership with colleagues, parents, other specialist agencies, and staff in other schools as appropriate

Key Responsibilities of the Principal Teacher Role

• Line Management: Oversee assigned classes, including quality assurance activities, Support for Learning, RCCT staff, and PSW timetabling
• Strategic Coordination: Manage the weekly diary in collaboration with the Head Teacher
• Additional Support Needs (ASN): Lead the referrals process and coordinate with external agencies, including chairing Child Planning Meetings and related support initiatives
• Curriculum Leadership: Drive the development and implementation of Numeracy, Mathematics, and Interdisciplinary Learning within the school
• Impact Assessments: Track and monitor the effectiveness of Support for Learning interventions for identified children to ensure positive impact on learners' progress

Requirements

Qualifications

Relevant teaching qualification.

Registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

A relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is essential.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18.

A relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is essential.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18.