Principal Teacher - Gracemount Primary School

Job Description

Children, Education and Justice Services

Principal Teacher - Fixed term until 24/5/2024
Gracemount Primary School

Salary £53,997 per year 
Hours: 35 per week

Gracemount Primary School is seeking to recruit a Principal Teacher with proven experience of leadership. We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic individual who is committed to Social Justice and ensuring all pupils attain and reach their potential. Candidates should be able to demonstrate an excellent level of learning and teaching through Curriculum for Excellence with an understanding of closing the attainment gap, have experience working with vulnerable pupils, in leading initiatives, motivating colleagues and encouraging leadership at all levels.

This post may have some teaching commitment. The successful candidate will be a part of the wider school leadership team and should have a proven track record of improving outcomes for children with additional support needs and experience in collaborating with professionals through the Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) approach to ensure that the needs of every child are met and that pupil wellbeing is at the heart.

Gracemount is situated in an area of multiple deprivation and currently receives Positive Action funding. We are committed to supporting all learners and their families in a respectful, caring and nurturing environment.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the City of Edinburgh Council.

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.

Follow us on Twitter at @edincounciljobs