Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We Currently Have The Following Opportunity
Principal Teacher - PKC12676
£57,429
St Ninian's Episcopal Primary School, 1-5 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 5RW
St. Ninian's Episcopal Primary School is looking for an inspiring, ambitious and dynamic Principal Teacher to join our dedicated team. Our school is committed to providing a high standard of learning with a strong emphasis on raising achievement and nurturing the potential of every child.
St. Ninian's Episcopal Primary School is a small, inner city school situated in the heart of Perth and we have well-established links with many local organisations, clubs and businesses. The school fully embraces our city setting, making good use of links with Perth museum, Perth theatre and other local landmarks such as the North Inch, providing learners with a wide range of learning opportunities.
St. Ninian's Episcopal Primary School currently has 96 pupils across our nursery and 3 multi-composite classes. The school aims to provide a welcoming ethos where all learners are valued, cared for and supported to have ambition in an environment where children enjoy rich and meaningful learning opportunities. We continually strive to provide pupils with a stimulating and interesting curriculum which is appropriate to each individual's needs and abilities.
As Principal Teacher of this well regarded and thriving school, you will be part of the school leadership team with responsibility for the development, delivery and monitoring of high-quality learning and teaching, which meets the needs of all learners. You will also be expected to lead quality assurance activities to plan, develop and monitor the continuous improvement of the school, in line with local and national objectives. Working in partnership with all stakeholders, you will take responsibility for contributing towards our inclusive learning environment to ensure every child and family feels valued.
This post includes a class teaching commitment.
You can visit our school website here to find out more about our school:
https://www.stniniansprimaryperth.org.uk/
Skills & Experience Required
We are looking to appoint a motivated, dynamic and experienced individual with an excellent track record in Primary teaching.
The successful candidate will have a detailed knowledge and experience of the whole primary curriculum, from nursery to upper school, and will confidently apply the principles of the curriculum within the classroom.
The Principal teacher will have the ability to work effectively building relationships with partners, colleagues, parents, the wider community and other specialist agencies as appropriate.
Ideally, the successful candidate will have had experience of leading initiatives and improvement activities.
The ability to organise workload to meet deadlines is essential. The successful candidate will join a committed staff team who promote an ethos of nurture and achievement for all within a vibrant, city school.
Alongside This, The Successful Candidate Will
- Be able to apply and share a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all learners and to promote high standards of learning and teaching within the team.
- Have knowledge of the Standards for Middle Leaders, evidencing how you embody these within your practice
- Be committed to ongoing professional development through engaging in leadership training opportunities
- Have experience in leading and managing school improvement initiatives
- Have a comprehensive understanding of child protection and safeguarding policies
- Be able to demonstrate and share knowledge of relevant curriculum developments both at a local and national level
- Be able to use ICT in relation to school improvement, learning, teaching and classroom management
- Have knowledge and experience of the application of restorative approaches and nurturing principles
- Have strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make informed decisions
- Have effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
- Support the Headteacher in ensuring the effective and safe running of the school
Have a diploma/degree in Primary Education.
Have GTC Scotland registration.
Are member of the PVG Scheme, or be willing to apply for this.
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share.
Our
values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities . In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our
values and behaviours . Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's What We Can Offer You
- A nationally agreed annual leave entitlement
- Eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working , Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave , and our Wellbeing Framework
- Access to a range of benefits
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Sarah Cowmeadow, Head Teacher on 01738 477587 to find out more.
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External candidates are required to provide contact details for
2 referees, including email addresses. One should be your current or most recent employer. If you are already employed as a teacher with Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide 1 reference, which must be from your current Head Teacher.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, whilst over the age of 18, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
GTCS registration is required.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
