Principal Teacher of Performing Arts - North Berwick High School

Vacancy Information

Principal Teacher Salary PT point 4 (£58,314 per annum)

Days and Hours of work:
Monday - Wednesday
To start 14th August 2023.

North Berwick High School is a secondary school in the beautiful coastal town of North Berwick, which recently received an excellent HMIE inspection report. The current school roll is 1060; this is expected to increase significantly over the next few years. Expansion work to create more classrooms and improved facilities is currently underway. Strong links have been developed with the local community and a broad range of extra curricular activities are on offer.  The ethos of the school is underpinned by the NBHS values of curiosity, kindness, diligence and belonging.  We aspire to excellence in learning and teaching and our school motto “Aim Higher” speaks to this ambition.

The Performing Arts faculty is made up of music and drama  The successful candidate will be expected to teach Certificate classes as well as BGE (S1 - S3) classes.  The successful candidate will be a member of the Extended Leadership Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to join a great team and be part of a thriving school community.

Job Details

Subject to the policies of the school and East Lothian Council, the duties of a Principal Teacher, as a member of the school’s management team, is to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher/Depute Head Teacher will direct having reasonable regard to the overall workload of a classroom teacher.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job.  You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form.  You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work.  Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.  Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Full GTCS Registration (General) 
Evidence of CPD

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UKwebsite.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo

Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session
In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with East Lothian Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), ; recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay.

In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted.  Further information will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.

East Lothian Council Secondary Schools
Further details on all East Lothian Council Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Secondary Schools

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