Principal Teacher

Acting Principal Teacher - Fixed Term until 26/06/2026Niddrie Mill Primary SchoolSalary: £57,360Hours: 35 per weekAn exciting opportunity has arisen to join the senior leadership team at Niddrie Mill Primary school in the capacity as acting principal teacher. In addition to a class teaching commitment, the acting Principal Teacher will have a whole‑school leadership responsibility for developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating key areas of the curriculum across the school as well as being an active member of the school leadership team.There will be a need to keep up‑to‑date with current theories and practice relating to effective and inclusive learning and teaching, and to ensure that appropriate implementation occurs throughout the school. Working closely with the Headteacher, you will lead and model excellence in learning, teaching and assessment as well as lead professional learning for staff around pedagogy and curriculum innovation.As part of the senior leadership team you will have a responsibility for modelling and supporting others to live out our refreshed school values of Aim High, Be Kind and Be Safe.As part of our dynamic teaching team, you will:Deliver engaging, high-quality learning experiences across a range of curricular areas.Foster positive relationships built on kindness, mutual respect, and care for others.Ensure positive outcomes for children with additional support needs.Collaborate with colleagues to plan, evaluate, and adapt learning experiences to meet the needs of all pupils.Contribute to our warm, inclusive school ethos, where every child feels valued and supported.As part of our leadership team we are looking for someone who:Brings energy, enthusiasm, and creativity to their teaching.Has a good knowledge and understanding of what high quality learning and teaching is and can support others to develop their practiceCan support and build capacity in othersShares our commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice.This is an exciting opportunity to join a caring and committed team where you can make a real difference every day and play a key role in shaping the future at Niddrie Mill Primary. For more information, please visit our website Niddrie">https://niddriemill.wordpress.com/">Niddrie Mill Primary School This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a challenge and wishing to gain experience in a management role and be part of the Leadership Team. Job Description: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/downloads/file/37179/principal-teacher-jdThis post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we're bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work.You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/behaviours"; target="_blank">Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh CouncilHappy to talk flexible working.Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobsView https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuQW5kZXJzb24uODY4NjIuMTM1MzJAY2l0e…;