Principal Teacher, Social Subjects

Highland Council; Camaghael; On-site; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body in Lochaber is seeking a Principal Teacher for Social Subjects at Lochaber High School. The role requires leading the curriculum and ensuring high-quality education. Candidates must have a qualification in Geography, History, Modern Studies, or RME, and GTCS registration is essential. The position offers a competitive salary of £66,894 per year, with a permanent full-time contract for 35 hours per week. Applications from diverse backgrounds are particularly encouraged.

Benefits

Comprehensive relocation package

Commitment to equality of opportunity

Qualifications

• GTCS registration is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Social Subjects curriculum.
• Ensure a high quality of teaching and learning.
• Support student development and welfare.

Education

Qualification in Geography, History, Modern Studies or RME

Job description

# Principal Teacher (Secondary), Social Subjects, Lochaber High School, HGH20106Ref no:: HGH20106Published:: 13/01/2026Closes:: 26/01/2026Location:: Lochaber High School, Camaghael, Fort William, Lochaber, PH33 7NDSalary:: £66,894 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Job Description**Post Title: Principal Teacher (Secondary), Social Subjects Location: Lochaber High School, Camaghael, Fort William Hours: 35 hours per week Duration: Permanent** **Salary: £66,894 pa**Contact Person: Scott Steele Tel: [phone]Please APPLY ONLINE.Applications from Gaelic speakers are encouraged.Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do **not** meet **both** of the following criteria:* You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.* You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.The council has a comprehensive relocation package which may be available to the successful candidate.Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.## RequirementsGTCS REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIALQUALIFICATION IN EITHER GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, MODERN STUDIES OR RME## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement