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Principal Teacher – Faculty of Science

Principal Teacher – Faculty of Science

St Luke's High School

East Renfrewshire

  • £54,522 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
25 April 2021

Job overview

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Join us and make a real difference

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Educationalist to join the Education Department of East Renfrewshire Council in driving forward our vision of “Everyone Attaining, Everyone Achieving Through Excellent Experiences”.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading a dynamic team in innovative teaching and learning as well as the ability to inspire a school community to establish its own vision for future success and achievement.

Application forms and recruitment packs can be obtained online at www.myjobscotland.gov.uk and quoting the above reference number or by telephoning 0141 577 3008 or alternatively by emailing customerservices@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk

Please note that the appointed candidate of this post shall be subject to the approval of the Catholic Church in terms of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

About St Luke's High School

+44 1415 772400

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St Luke’s High School is a mixed, Roman Catholic, 11-18 secondary school, situated in Barrhead near Glasgow. The school, which serves the towns of Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor, has 638 students on the school roll. 

Headteacher

Christine Downie

Values and vision

St Luke’s High School aims to be aspirational, caring and concerned, enterprising and creative, healthy and green, compassionate and serving, and Catholic and inclusive. It values equality and fairness, love, motivation, professionalism, tolerance and forgiveness, respect and responsibility, wisdom, and social justice. 

The secondary school’s aims are: to be a reflective learning community; to strive for continuous improvement and excellence; to work collegially within the school community and with all school partners; to prepare pupils for life and work; to develop confident individuals, effective contributors, successful learners and responsible citizens; to offer excellent learning and teaching; to promote spiritual, moral, physical, social and intellectual growth; to celebrate the Catholic Christian faith and gospel values. 

Education Scotland

“Particular strengths of the school: Young people’s consistently high levels of success in examinations. Success across a range of activities brought about by the dedication of staff and the motivation of young people to achieve. Focus of all staff on meeting all learning needs which leads to almost all young people achieving success. All young people are included and take an active part in the life of the school. A culture among staff of seeking improvement and making sure changes improve teaching and learning continuously. Highly effective leadership at all levels which motivates staff to continue to improve.”

View St Luke’s High School’s latest Education Scotland report


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