Headteacher Primary - DGA12013

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Castle Douglas, Dumfries; On-site; GBP 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council seeks a visionary Headteacher for the Dalry and Kells Primary Partnership. This role involves leading educational initiatives, fostering inclusion, and shaping the future of learning in a vibrant rural community. A relocation package is available for successful candidates.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Health and wellbeing support

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Local business discounts

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in primary education.
• Must demonstrate criteria in the Standard for Headship.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning across the partnership of Dalry and Kells Primary Schools.
• Foster an ethos of inclusion and diversity.

Skills

Leadership

Commitment to high standards

Education

Registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS)

Job description

Advert

Headteacher Primary (7/05320)

Dalry and Kells Primary Partnership

Salary: HT04 £68,892

We are seeking to appoint a visionary leader with a passion for learning who will, along with a management team, lead learning across the partnership of Dalry and Kells (New Galloway) Primary Schools. This post offers an exciting opportunity to shape educational provision within a dynamic school community that has high aspirations for all.

All schools are located in the Glenkens area of Dumfries and Galloway, a vibrant rural community comprising New Galloway, St John's Town of Dalry, Balmaclellan, and Carsphairn. The area is accessible by car from Castle Douglas, Dumfries, and Ayr, and features good facilities, strong communities, and diverse local employment sectors including agriculture, forestry, renewable energy, tourism, and cultural heritage.

Dalry Primary also has a Nursery managed by a Nursery Manager. An essential aspect of this role is to foster an ethos and culture that demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.

The schools are part of Dumfries and Galloway Council. Applicants are encouraged to attend a virtual information session about the schools; details and registration are available here: https://forms.office.com/e/zkW0Wt4zU0.

A relocation package of up to £5000 may be available for successful candidates (permanent positions only). Please refer to the attached guidance for further details.

Dumfries and Galloway’s approach to education combines traditional values with innovative 21st-century practices, focusing on staff development, improving learning and teaching, raising attainment, and fostering strong leadership at all levels.

Applicants should have proven leadership experience in primary education, a commitment to high standards, and be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS). They must demonstrate, through experience and professional development, that they meet the criteria in the Standard for Headship.

This position is considered regulated work with vulnerable children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join or update their PVG scheme prior to employment.

Required Information

Applicants must provide ONE completed reference along with their application, which will be read in conjunction with the application form. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure the reference is submitted before the closing date to: [e-mail].

We offer a comprehensive benefits package supporting health and wellbeing, including discounts via our Vivup platform, local business discounts, Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support, and wellbeing guidance.

Dumfries and Galloway Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and those with diverse perspectives.

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Kenny Pullen, Schools' Manager - People, at [e-mail].