Principal Teacher Primary
Location: Primary
Key purpose
The role of the Principal Teacher (curriculum/pastoral) is described in Annex B of the McCrone agreement.
Although specific duties have been drawn up and are defined in this profile, they are not exhaustive and can change to suit the needs and priorities of the school. The necessity for change will be determined by the Head Teacher.
The Principal Teacher will be a member of the Management Team supporting a policy of consultative and participative management.
The Principal Teacher will contribute to the school’s Improvement Plan.
Accountabilities
Guidance and support of colleagues
The Principal Teacher should be able to work within a team and contribute to the furthering of teamwork and collegiality.
The Principal Teacher will, when necessary, provide staff with support and advice in implementing the aims of the school. He/she will also be able to initiate and lead discussion groups or working parties on the development of learning and teaching strategies.
He/she will support and advise staff with teaching and learning. He/she should demonstrate good practice within own classroom and be willing to share professional skills and knowledge with colleagues.
He/she will be a supporter to any Probationer who is placed in the school.
Curriculum development
In line with the School Improvement Plan and candidates’ own experience, the Principal Teacher will assume responsibility for specific curricular areas or cross-curricular initiatives.
The Principal Teacher will assist in the embedding of values, purpose and principles of a Curriculum for Excellence into the school’s teaching and learning practices.
He/she will support the Active Learning Initiative being developed within the school.
He/she will support and develop ICT throughout the school.
Pastoral responsibilities
The Principal Teacher will contribute to the promotion of a positive ethos, positive behaviour and caring environment for all pupils.
He/she will be an active participant in the cultivation of a welcoming environment for all, where tolerance, equality and respect are inherent and will promote partnership with parents, other agencies and the wider community.
Behaviour management
The Principal Teacher will assist in the development of strategies to manage pupil behaviour by:
- Supporting colleagues in promoting positive behaviour and equal opportunities.
- Supporting/leading school initiatives related to promoting positive behaviour.