Principal Teacher (Social Subjects & RMPS)

Job AdvertBo’ness Academy - £69,438
As a key member of our Middle Leadership Team you will inspire, motivate and lead effective learning and teaching for all young and people and colleagues within the faculty, based upon the principles of Curriculum for Excellence.
We are looking for a Principal Teacher who:

• is committed to the highest standards and expectations in all aspects of school life


• demonstrates sound judgement and decision making, has the ability to prioritise effectively, to delegate and involve colleagues in decision making


• is emotionally intelligent


• is skilled in influencing and engaging


• can lead others and who can exercise good judgement regarding the management of both change and continuity


• has a proven track record and excellent pedagogical knowledge of learning and teaching


• has the ability to develop the profile of the faculty across the school and beyond, with a vision and ability for strategic thinking.

Applicants are encouraged to be explicit in detailing in your application your skills, experience and attributes that you can bring to this specific post. Please ensure that you can evidence the impact that you have made in your current post.
Successful applicants will:

• hold an appropriate secondary qualification


• be fully registered with the General Teaching Council, Scotland (GTCS)


• be able to demonstrate that they possess the commitment, knowledge and skills outlined in the Standard for Full Registration

Successful applicants who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend:

• Long Leet interview (online) provisionally week commencing 18th May.


• Short Leet interview held at Bo’ness Academy provisionally week commencing 25th May.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.
The salary for this Teacher’s post is paid in line with SNCT Conditions of Service, please see Appendix 2.19 - SNCT Handbook