Principal Teacher – Calderside Academy
Location: Calderside Academy.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Salary: £71,820 per year (Principal Teacher 7).
Actual closing date: Applications must be received by 1st April 2026, 11:55pm.
About the School
Our school is a vibrant, caring and ambitious community where every young person is encouraged and supported to achieve their very best. At the heart of everything we do is our vision: Achieve Excellence Together. We believe that success is built through strong partnerships – between pupils, staff, families and the wider community. By working together, we create an environment where each individual can thrive academically, socially and personally.
Our Values
- Ambitious – we set high expectations and encourage every learner to reach their full potential.
- Respectful and Kind – we treat each other with care, fairness and understanding, creating a safe and inclusive school community.
- Excellence – we remain focussed on the highest standards in learning, teaching and personal conduct.
Duties
- Lead, manage and support the work of colleagues, providing strategic direction and guidance as necessary.
- Lead curriculum development and quality assurance.
- Contribute to the development of school policy in relation to the behaviour management of pupils.
- Review and support professional needs, and performance of colleagues through career‑long professional learning.
- Where required, lead, implement and manage whole‑school policies including 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. The additional duties must be capable of being undertaken within the 35‑hour working week.
Additional Requirements
- Registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTC).
- Submission of an Overseas Criminal Record Check where applicable.
- Compliance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
- Participation in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 PVG Scheme.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Statement
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. As a proud holder of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, service leavers and veterans are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria.
Application Instructions
Internal applicants must apply via the Opportunity Marketplace and complete the ‘Review skills and qualifications’ tab or page. All correspondence will be via email. Please do not submit a CV; the application form must be completed in full.
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