Principal Teacher - Flexible Learning Resource Team - Moray - MOR12147

Job Description

1. Principal Teacher Duties 1.1. The duties of a Principal Teacher are drawn from the outline of duties as set out in  Annex B of “A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century” (a) responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of colleagues (b) curriculum development and quality assurance (c) contributing to the development of schools policies in relation to the behaviour management of pupils (d) the management and guidance of colleagues (e) reviewing the CPD needs, career development and performance of colleagues (f) the provision of advice, support and guidance to colleagues (g) responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of pastoral care within the department (h) assisting in the management, deployment and development of pastoral care staff (i) implementation of whole school policies dealing with guidance issues, pastoral care, assessment and pupil welfare (j) working in partnership with colleagues, parents, other specialist agencies and staff in other schools as appropriate 1.2. Taking into account the policies of the Education and Social Care Services Department,  Headteachers or Senior Officers will determine the management duties of Principal  Teachers, which will be subject to review, as required. Any change of these duties will  follow a formal consultation process with individual colleagues. 1.3. Duties must be capable of being undertaken within contractual time and will have regard  to teacher workload.

Requirements

Applications are invited for the post of Principal Teacher for one of the Flexible Learning Resource Teams. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Teacher for one of the Flexible Learning Resource Teams which are part of the central Inclusion Service which has been reviewed recently. This post provides applicants with the opportunity to lead a well established team and support services to provide assistance to schools, learners and families alike. This role will involve working directly with staff in a number of primary schools in Moray, as well as multiagency working.

The Individual

A relocation package of £5400 (exclusive of VAT) may be available for this post