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Principal Teacher, Blackridge Primary School, 492.25 - WEL09129

Job details
Posting date: 08 May 2025
Salary: £55,155.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 May 2025
Location: Blackridge, EH48 3RJ
Company: West Lothian Council current
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: WEL09129

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Summary

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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.

Blackridge Primary & ELC are recruiting a passionate and enthusiastic Principal Teacher to join their team.

The remit will include supporting the head teacher through:

  • Line Management: Oversee assigned classes/stages, including quality improvement activities and PSW remits and timetabling.
  • Raising Attainment & Equity: Lead raising attainment agenda across P1-7, including the strategic leadership of Pupil Equity Funding and Cost of the School Day.
  • Curriculum Leadership: Lead numeracy and maths developments across P1-7
  • Attendance: Track and monitor attendance and develop approaches to improve attendance and late coming

Requirements

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.

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