Vacancy Information Days of Work: Monday – Friday. To start ASAP. The Cove is a specialist provision within Dunbar Primary School. Children who attend The Cove have a range of complex learning and communication needs associated with intellectual disability, autism and other related conditions. We have a strong ethos of inclusion and high expectations for learning and teaching. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated Principal Teacher with a passion for education and experience of classroom leadership. Experience of working alongside other agencies to plan for and teach children with a range of complex needs is essential. Experience in leadership roles, line management of staff, including the PRD process and absence management, is desirable. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Job Responsibilities

Curricular development and quality assurance. Contribute to the development of school policy in relation to the behaviour management of pupils. Management and guidance of colleagues. Review the career long professional learning (CLPL) needs, career development and performance of colleagues. Provision of advice, support and guidance to colleagues. Responsible for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of pastoral care within the school. Assist in the management, deployment and development of pastoral care staff. Implement whole school policies dealing with guidance issues, pastoral care, assessment and pupil welfare. Working in partnership with colleagues, parents and other specialist agencies as appropriate. Working alongside class teachers to share best practice and take forward the Improvement Plan priorities. Participate in the overall administration of the school. Assist in aspects of the School Improvement Plan.

Job Requirements

Appropriate primary qualification. Permanent posts: GTCS Full registration (General). Temporary posts: GTCS Full registration (General) / Provisional registration. Evidence of career long professional learning. PVG membership or PVG Scheme update (Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults).

Legal and Safety Information This post is a regulated role with vulnerable children and protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All 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 before any formal offer of employment. If you have spent more than 3 months working or living abroad in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. #J-18808-Ljbffr