Principal Teacher of Business Education (August start) - Speyside High School

Job Description

All teachers have a responsibility to carry out the list of duties contained in Annex B of “A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century”: Subject to the policies of the school and the Education Authority, the duties of teachers, promoted and unpromoted, are to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall workload related to the following categories: • teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction • developing the school curriculum • assessing, recording and reporting the work of pupils • preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration • providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education • promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils • working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals • undertaking appropriate and agreed Continuing Professional Development • participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review • contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school

The Individual

This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council. Applications will also be considered from applicants who are provisionally registered and are able to take up unpromoted permanent positions on a temporary basis. Full time posts would also be suitable for applicants wishing to apply on a job-share or part-time basis