Principal Teacher of Geography (0.8 FTE 4 days) - Buckie High School

Job Description

General Areas of Responsibility The main duties are as follows:

• (a) teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction
• (b) developing the school curriculum
• (c) assessing, recording and reporting the work of pupils
• (d) preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration
• (e) providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education
• (f) promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils
• (g) working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals
• (h) undertaking appropriate and agreed Continuing Professional Development
• (i) participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review
• (j) contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school

Specific Responsibilities All Principal Teachers (Curriculum/Pastoral) have a responsibility to carry out the list of duties contained in Annex B of A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century :

• (a) responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of colleagues
• (b) curriculum development and quality assurance
• (c) contributing to the development of school policy in relation to the behaviour management of pupils
• (d) the management and guidance of colleagues
• (e) reviewing the CPD needs, career development and performance of colleagues
• (f) the provision of advice, support and guidance to colleagues
• (g) responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of pastoral care within the school
• (h) the development of school policy for the behaviour management of pupils
• (i) assisting in the management, deployment and development of pastoral care staff
• (j) implementation of whole school policies dealing with guidance issues, pastoral care, assessment and pupil welfare
• (k) working in partnership with colleagues, parents, other specialist agencies and staff in other schools as appropriate

The Individual

(A relocation package of £5400 (exclusive of VAT) may be available for this post)

This post is considered to be a Regulated Role' under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme. Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

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