Principal Teacher of Curriculum Science - Selkirk High School

Job DetailsGrade: PR-TCH-PT5 Salary: £67,053 per annum Hours: 35 Contract Duration: Permanent Please click the link below to watch our Inspire Learning video: https://www.apple.com/education/k12/success-stories/#scottish-borders Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland. Visit our school website to watch our video and see how we use Apple technology in innovative ways to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning: https://selkirkhighschool.org.uk/digital-innovation/apple-distinguished-school/  Role PurposeTo provide effective leadership of learning and teaching within the designated subject group. The post holder will be responsible for teaching assigned classes, as well as leadership and management activities within the school and across the learning community. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Subject to the policies of the school and the council the duties of principal teachers are to perform such tasks as the headteacher shall direct. These should give reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to: 1. All duties related to teaching of assigned classes within the curriculum * 2. Assessing, recording and reporting on work of pupils 3. Preparing pupils for examination and assisting with their administration 4. Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education 5. Participating in issues relating to school planning, raising achievement and attainment and individual review 6. Responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of colleagues 7. Curriculum development within the school and across the learning community 8. Quality assurance within designated subject groups 9. Contributing to the development of school policy in relation to the behaviour management of pupils 10. The Leadership, management and guidance of colleagues 11. Reviewing the CPD needs, career development and performance of colleagues 12. The provision of advice, support and guidance to colleagues 13. Implementation of whole school policies dealing with assessment and pupil welfare 14. Working in partnership with colleagues, parents, and staff in other schools as appropriate * such tasks should not routinely include those outlined in Appendix 2.6 of SNCT Handbook Part 2  Essential• Full GTC registration• Evidence of Continued Professional Development Informal EnquiriesInformal enquiries may be made to R J S Bryson by telephone on 0175020246 or by email at RJSBryson@scotborders.gov.uk. Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.