Principal Teacher

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This post has a 12th August start date

This is a role which supports ELC, Primary and Secondary schools across West Lothian with a base currently in Inveralmond Community High School. 

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

The Deaf Education Service in West Lothian supports learners across the authority with a variety of hearing impairments across ELC, Primary and Secondary as part of the Education Support Services. The principal teacher will assist the line manager to develop, implement, monitor and review effective learning and teaching policies and procedures within the service to enable the school to deliver the highest quality of education for all pupils. They will ensure, by being a model of good practice and through the continuous implementation of quality assurance procedures that high standards of attainment and achievement are met. The principal teacher will support the team and work collegiately to ensure positive outcomes.

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge

The post holder will have significant relevant experience as a teacher who has achieved the very highest standards. S/he must have a sound knowledge of current national curricular developments and teaching and learning theory and practice. The post holder must evidence a clear ability to implement and evaluate such methodology through self-evaluation and quality assurance.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate his/her leadership ability. The post holder must have good management, liaison, communication/interpersonal and presentational skills. They must also have a professional commitment to maximising pupil progress, achievement and attainment.

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

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.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act . 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.