Principal Teacher Pastoral

<h2>Job Description</h2><div><div>Job Details<p>Grade: PR-TCH-PT4</p> <p>Salary: £64659 per annum</p> <p>Hours: 35</p> <p>Contract Duration: Permanent</p> <p>Please click the link below to watch our Inspire Learning video: https://www.apple.com/education/k12/success-stories/#scottish-borders</p> <p>Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland.</p>Role Purpose<p>To provide effective Pastoral leadership within a school. To support pupils on their journey towards appropriate learning outcomes. The post holder will be responsible for teaching assigned classes, as well as having whole school responsibilities for Pastoral care.</p><p> </p>Essential<p>· Full GTC registration</p><p>· Evidence of Continued Professional Development</p><p> </p>Informal Enquiries<p>Informal enquiries may be made to Donna Moretta at Donna.Moretta@scotborders.gov.uk.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p> </p></div></div> Salary: GBP 64659 - 64659 per year

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