Principal Teacher
East Lothian Council
Wallyford, Scotland, United Kingdom
Education / Training
Vacancy Information
Principal Teacher Salary PT point 4 (£64,503 per annum)
Temporary maternity cover until 23rd March 2027.
Days And Hours Of Work
Monday - Friday
To start 23rd March 2026.
Rosehill High School in East Lothian seeks to appoint a maternity cover for the role of Curriculum Leader (Principal Teacher) of Expressive Arts.
Rosehill opened in August 2023 and has rapidly expanded, with a roll of around 600 learners in S1-S5 and further growth is anticipated year on year. Rosehill is situated on the Wallyford Learning Campus, a state-of-the-art education provision which., alongside the education provision, hosts teams from communities, health, and sport and leisure. Rosehill is also home to the Brae, our large severe and complex needs provision.
The postholder will join a vibrant faculty providing Art and Design, Drama, Music, Music Tech and Photography. Our Expressive Arts team is committed to ensuring that all young people can benefit from a high-quality arts education, including a vibrant programme of co-curricular activities.
The Post Holder Must Be Able To
Job Details
Subject to the policies of the school and East Lothian Council, the duties of a Principal Teacher, as a member of the school's management team, is to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher/Depute Head Teacher will direct, having reasonable regard to the overall workload of a classroom teacher.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ' East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Full GTCS Registration (General)
Evidence of CPD
PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
Please Note
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo
Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session
In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with East Lothian Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay.
In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.
East Lothian Council Secondary Schools
Further details on all East Lothian Council Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Secondary Schools
If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link
If you require further information about this vacancy, please call , or email us on
Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an 'import data from my CV' function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.
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Principal Teacher Salary PT point 4 (£64,503 per annum)
Temporary maternity cover until 23rd March 2027.
Days And Hours Of Work
Monday - Friday
To start 23rd March 2026.
Rosehill High School in East Lothian seeks to appoint a maternity cover for the role of Curriculum Leader (Principal Teacher) of Expressive Arts.
Rosehill opened in August 2023 and has rapidly expanded, with a roll of around 600 learners in S1-S5 and further growth is anticipated year on year. Rosehill is situated on the Wallyford Learning Campus, a state-of-the-art education provision which., alongside the education provision, hosts teams from communities, health, and sport and leisure. Rosehill is also home to the Brae, our large severe and complex needs provision.
The postholder will join a vibrant faculty providing Art and Design, Drama, Music, Music Tech and Photography. Our Expressive Arts team is committed to ensuring that all young people can benefit from a high-quality arts education, including a vibrant programme of co-curricular activities.
The Post Holder Must Be Able To
- Play a full role in the leadership of whole school as well as faculty improvement priorities
- Work collaboratively and collegiately with others to support the wellbeing and learning of young people
- Demonstrate the highest standards of learning, teaching and assessment, as applied to an exciting and challenging curriculum
- Make appropriate use of data, in its widest sense, to plan for achievement and attainment
- Engage in meaningful professional learning with a clear focus on improving outcomes
Job Details
Subject to the policies of the school and East Lothian Council, the duties of a Principal Teacher, as a member of the school's management team, is to perform such tasks as the Head Teacher/Depute Head Teacher will direct, having reasonable regard to the overall workload of a classroom teacher.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ' East Lothian Way' - values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
Full GTCS Registration (General)
Evidence of CPD
PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.
All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note: PVG member's records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
Please Note
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo
Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session
In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with East Lothian Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay.
In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.
East Lothian Council Secondary Schools
Further details on all East Lothian Council Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Secondary Schools
If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link
If you require further information about this vacancy, please call , or email us on
Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an 'import data from my CV' function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.
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East Lothian Council works with a range of partners to deliver better services centred around our 100,000 residents. who live in the county, which ranges from Musselburgh, near the outskirts of Edinburgh, to Dunbar and beyond towards the Scottish Borders. Whether it’s improving healthcare, raising educational attainment, supporting families or driving economic growth we are committed to actions for improvement. We have an ambitious plan setting out what we aim to achieve over the next five years to improve the quality of life for local people. This sets out a vision for a prosperous, safe and sustainable East Lothian, with a dynamic and thriving economy.