EDUC 2281 - Principal Teacher - St Anthony's Primary School (601712) - 2281-417928154

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”. ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 25th of September 2025, 11:55pm. Permanent Post. Hours: 35 hours per week. Salary: Principal Teacher 2, £57,429 per year. View the https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/16946/educ_-_princip… class="x2ki x1a" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;">Principal Teacher job profile. Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents. About the School: Our staff aim to create a rich learning environment where our values are promoted through all our relationships and within our curriculum. Our school values are Honesty, Endeavour, Aspiration, Respect, Responsibility and Forgiveness. Our new school building was opened in 2010 and provides an excellent, modern environment in which our children can learn and achieve. Our school vision is, “To create a community of faith, love and learning, where everyone gives their best to ensure every learner becomes all they can be.” https://www.st-anthonys-pri.s-lanark.sch.uk/xl_curriculum"> class="x2ki x1a" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;"> School Website. Subject to the policies and practice of the School and the Council, the duties of principal teachers are, in addition to any duties of a teacher that may apply, to: (a) lead, manage and support the work of colleagues providing strategic direction and guidance as necessary; (b) lead curriculum development and quality assurance; (c) contribute to the development of school policy in relation to the behaviour management of pupils; (d) review and support professional needs, and performance of colleagues through career-long professional learning; e) where required, lead, implement and manage whole school policies including, where appropriate, guidance, pastoral care and behaviour support. Principal Teachers must be given a reduction in weekly class contact to enable them to carry out those duties which are in addition to their duties as classroom teacher. Its extent may vary according to the nature and scope of those duties. The additional duties of principal teachers must be capable of being undertaken within the 35-hour working week and, where a principal teacher retains a classroom teacher role, within the arrangements agreed at establishment level through the working time agreement. Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address. Preferred candidates Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may automatically be withdrawn from this position. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant. Teacher Salary In line with the Teachers’ Conditions of Service, your salary for the remainder of this school salary year, which runs in conjunction with the academic session, may be recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue pay. Further information on the Teachers’ National Pay and Leave Specification can be obtained from the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers’ website Appendix 2.19 - SNCT Handbook. GTC Registration It is a legal requirement for any teacher teaching in a Scottish state school to be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration. Diocese Approval In line with section 21 (2A) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 the successful candidate for this post will require to have the approval of the Roman Catholic Church. Legislative Information This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. This post is considered Regulated Roles with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made. Please refer to https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.di… class="x2ki x1a" style="border:0px;font-style:inherit;font-weight:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;"> http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice. Foreign Police Check Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad. Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position. https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=37f79369bfa68506462aa21773532b7d&v… ; alt=" " width="1" height="1"/>

Location: Springhall, GB

Posted Date: 9/15/2025