Principal Teacher (Largue Primary School) - ABS46123

Ktpws; Forgue; On-site; GBP 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Scotland is seeking a Principal Teacher for Largue Primary School. The ideal candidate will manage a team of teaching staff, ensuring quality education and promoting the school’s values. This full-time role requires commitment to continuous improvement and eligibility for GTC Scotland registration. Salary is £57,360 per year with a temporary contract lasting until July 2026, with information regarding pre-employment checks included.

Qualifications

• Must be or eligible to be fully registered with GTC Scotland.
• Must undergo PVG Scheme update check.
• Minimum of one reference from recent employer required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of teaching staff.
• Support and deliver quality education to assigned pupils.
• Contribute to the school aims and values.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching experience

Commitment to continuous improvement

Ability to work with children

Education

GTCS registration

Job description

# Principal Teacher (Largue Primary School)Ref no:: ABS46123Published:: 15/12/2025Closes:: 04/01/2026Location:: Largue Primary, Largue, Forgue, AB54 6HSSalary:: £57,360 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Job DescriptionWe are looking for enthusiastic teachers who are committed to excellence and ready to work in a dynamic part of Scotland to lead and manage a team of teaching staff within the school and assigned curricular areas. Support and deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute to the furtherance of the school aims and values, learning, personal responsibility, respect for self and others, maximising and recognising attainment, achievement and responsible social attitudes.There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.For more information visitFixed Term for a period not exceeding 02 July 2026.**Informal Enquiries to Muriel Matthew, tel: [phone].**For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please clickPlease feel free to read our guidance on and how to requestA Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available . Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing [e-mail]## RequirementsThis post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.Salary for this post will be in accordance with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or eligible to be fully GTC Scotland registered. If you qualified as a Teacher out with Scotland, please visit and review the for more information around obtaining registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland.Please note that the grade for this position may be subject to change. Promoted Teaching Posts that meet the criteria will be resized on an annual basis, in line with the SNCT Handbook. Any grade change will be effective from 1st August each year.This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement