Principal Teacher, Abernethy Primary School - PKC

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity:

Principal Teacher - PKC
14311
£59,367
Abernethy Primary School

Abernethy Primary School is looking for an inspiring, ambitious and dynamic Principal Teacher to join our dedicated team. Our school is committed to providing a high standard of learning with a strong emphasis on raising attainment and supporting all learners to achieve.

The school is located in the village of Abernethy, a short 16 minute drive from Perth. Our school is nondenominational and caters for mainstream classes (some composite) from P1-7 along with a nursery for 3-5 year olds.

Our values are simple:
Respectful and Responsible, in all we do. Our vision is driven by what we all want for our learners: to be successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors. All staff who work in our spaces are responsible for modelling and 'living' our values and vision.

Our school is at the heart of a close-knit village where we pride ourselves in supporting and contributing to the community.

We have the luxury of safe and varied opportunities for outdoor play and learning in our school grounds, with grass, tree space, hard surface for playground games and a MUGA. We are committed to using the school grounds and surrounding area to enhance learning and teaching.

As Principal Teacher of this well regarded and thriving school, you will be part of the school leadership team with responsibility for the development, delivery and monitoring of high-quality learning and teaching, which meets the needs of all learners. You will also be expected to lead quality assurance activities to plan, develop and monitor the continuous improvement of the school, in line with local and national objectives.

Working in partnership with all stakeholders, you will take responsibility for contributing towards our inclusive learning environment to ensure every child and family continues to feel valued.

This post includes a class teaching commitment currently at the P4/5 stage.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

The successful candidate will have a Diploma/degree in Primary Education and GTC Scotland full registration.

We are looking to appoint a motivated, dynamic and experienced individual with an excellent track record in primary teaching.

The successful candidate will have a detailed knowledge and experience of the whole primary curriculum, ideally with knowledge and experience at the Early Level and will confidently apply the 9 principles of PKC curriculum design within their practice.

The Principal Teacher appointed will have the ability to work effectively building relationships with partners, colleagues, parents, the wider community and other specialist agencies as appropriate.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have had a range of experience in leading initiatives and improvement activities that support pupil attainment and achievement.

The ability to organise workload to meet deadlines is essential.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and join our committed staff team to further promote an ethos of excellence and equity in supporting our children to be the best that they can be.

We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share.
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