Principal Teacher (Hospital Education)

Glasgow schools – working with the best

In every classroom across Glasgow our teachers are making a difference using sector leading nurturing principles to meet the needs of every child and young person in the city.

In March 2019 Education Services received an excellent report card from Education Scotland for improving learning, raising attainment and achievement across the city and making excellent progress in closing the national poverty related attainment gap. Read the report at https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=24068

Work in one of our schools and you’ll get the experience, challenge, support and training that’ll put your career on the fast track. Use your talent, dedication and enthusiasm to help us create a new future for our children and young people.

Fast-paced and forward-looking

This is a dynamic and forward-looking place to work. With over 300 schools and nurseries, we are Scotland’s largest education authority and our focus on raising standards and improving performance is absolute and well documented. We believe that the key to delivering excellence lies with recruiting talented staff. The quality of education in Glasgow is dependent on the professionalism of our teachers which is why we invest in our staff.

Exceptional professional development

The value we place on our staff is reflected by the excellent professional development opportunities we offer. From newly qualified teachers through to senior management, we offer the appropriate support and challenge for you to develop your career as part of a vibrant network of learning communities.

Investing in our schools

Across the city, our performance is improving significantly, and we’re committed to achieving even more. Transformational change of the city’s learning and teaching in the last 14 years, has resulted in significant increases in attainment and achievement with more young people leaving to go to higher and further education than ever before and a monumental drop in exclusions – down 94% since 2007.

We’ve introduced major new initiatives over recent years that are having a positive impact on standards throughout Glasgow schools. Our Learning Communities facilitate collaborative work and best practice sharing while major investment in an extensive ICT system supports teaching and learning and enables access to high quality resources.

Support for probationers

Our induction programme for new teachers is recognised nationally for its high quality. A structured support programme, with daytime and twilight learning opportunities, will fully support when starting out in your career.

Building your career

For more experienced professionals, our leadership and management programme opens up opportunities to progress through school management. Through our partnerships with Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities there are many opportunities to gain formal accreditation for professional development activities.

Competitive pay and conditions

We offer competitive pay and conditions and support each member of staff to achieve their best and further their career.

Find out more information about Glasgow City Council here www.glasgow.gov.uk