Principal Teacher of Economics

Job Description

General Areas of Responsibility The main duties are as follows:

• teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction
• developing the school curriculum
• assessing, recording and reporting the work of pupils
• preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration
• providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education
• promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils
• working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals
• undertaking appropriate and agreed Continuing Professional Development
• participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review
• 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":

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

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.