Founded in 1846, St Margaret’s School for Girls is the oldest all-through girls’ school in Scotland and the only single sex school in Aberdeen. Today, it provides an exceptional all-round education to around 370 pupils aged 3-18. Recognised by The Sunday Times as the Scottish Independent School of the Year 2020, the school enjoys a fine reputation for academic excellence, is committed to extending access and offers a challenging and enriching education within a warm and inclusive environment.
Package Description
St Margaret’s School operates its own salary scale which is above the national pay scale. The salary for this position will be dependent on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant but will range between £54,504 to £60,167.
Subject to satisfying eligibility criteria, the successful applicant will be automatically enrolled into the Scottish Teachers’ Superannuation Scheme, but will have the right to opt out.
Daughters of staff who attend the school will be eligible for a 50% remission on school fees.
St Margaret’s has an Employee Assistance Programme which offers free and confidential advice on both work and personal issues.
Job Introduction
This post will offer an exciting leadership opportunity to a dynamic, well-qualified and forward-looking candidate.
Our junior school is a nurturing, vibrant and well-resourced learning environment where pupils are supported and encouraged to do their best and discover their love of learning. A strong emphasis is placed on developing firm foundations in literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing and our curriculum areas are that of Curriculum for Excellence.
In the junior school we value the all-through nature of St Margaret’s and enjoy building relationships with our nursery and senior school pupils. There are numerous opportunities for pupils to meet and work together on various pupil committees to support learning and teaching and the school’s charitable activities in school.
All appointments are subject to receipt of a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update from Disclosure Scotland.
Closing date for applications: 27th February 2023
Start date: Monday 7th August 2023
Main Responsibilities
Developing and reviewing junior school policies relating to the curriculum, learning and teaching, tracking, assessment and reporting to ensure that they meet the developing needs of pupils and staff.
Responsibility for the day-to-day safety, wellbeing and care of junior school pupils.
Leading and managing the junior school team, including professional review and development.
Building strong relationships with junior school parents, ensuring that they are involved in and informed about their children’s learning, progress and wellbeing.
Managing the junior school budget and resources.
Overseeing and contributing to the junior school extra-curricular programme.
Making a significant contribution to the school’s quality assurance, self-evaluation and improvement planning processes.
Taking the role of Deputy Child Protection Co- coordinator for the whole school.
Contributing to activities relating to admissions and to the marketing and positive promotion of the school.
Line manager to the after-school care manager
Sharing in SLT cover during school holidays; deputising for the Head as required.
The Ideal Candidate
A strong academic record and degree; registration or eligibility for full registration with the General Teaching Council of Scotland.
A strong teaching portfolio together with experience and success in curriculum leadership
An up-to-date knowledge of curriculum, assessment and learning and teaching developments.
An up-to-date knowledge and experience in supporting pupil wellbeing.
The ability to work with calmness and good cheer when under pressure; to be capable of discussing issues and ideas constructively and sensitively, and of working loyally as part of a team.
Well-developed communication skills both orally and in writing and the ability to relate well to girls and parents individually, in small groups or in larger gatherings.
A strong commitment to the professional development and welfare of staff and the ability to lead in-service training when required.
Well- developed organisational, administrative, time management, numerical and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of digital literacy and an eye for detail.
Energy and initiative with the ability to manage their own time effectively to achieve challenging goals.
Teaching commitment
It is expected that the successful candidate will teach approximately 12 periods each week and will contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school