Headteacher Primary

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

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council seeks a Headteacher for the Dalry and Kells Primary Partnership. This role involves leading educational initiatives within a supportive community, focusing on high standards and inclusivity. A relocation package is available for the successful candidate.

Benefits

Relocation Package

Employee Discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Financial Support

Wellbeing Guidance

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in primary education.
• Commitment to very high standards of achievement.

Responsibilities

• Lead learning across Dalry and Kells Primary Schools.
• Develop an ethos of inclusion and diversity.

Skills

Leadership

Commitment to Inclusion

Vision for Learning

Education

Primary Education Registration

Job description

Location: Dalry School Cluster Kirkland Street Dalry Castle Douglas, DG7 3UX

Salary: £68,892 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Advert

Headteacher Primary (7/05320)

Dalry and Kells Primary Partnership

We are seeking to appoint a leader with vision and 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 and unique opportunity to shape educational provision across the cluster into the future within a dynamic school community which has high aspirations for all.

All schools are situated in an area of Dumfries and Galloway known as the Glenkens. The Glenkens is an attractive, lively rural community, comprising New Galloway, St John’s Town of Dalry, Balmaclellan and Carsphairn. The first two villages are three miles apart on either side of the River Ken at the north end of Loch Ken. It is an area with good facilities and strong communities committed to all of the schools. As well as traditional agriculture and forestry, renewable energy, tourism and natural and cultural heritage are all increasingly important local employers. Good housing is very affordable and the area is easy to reach by car from Castle Douglas (20 minutes), Dumfries (40 minutes) and Ayr (50 minutes).

In addition, Dalry Primary has a Nursery setting which is managed by a Nursery Manager. An important element of this post is to develop an ethos, culture and values which demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.

A significant relocation package of up to £5000 may be available to the successful candidate (Permanent positions only). Please see attached guidance for further information.

Dumfries and Galloway’s approach to Education looks to combine the traditional values, ethos and atmosphere of this unique corner of Scotland with fresh 21st Century thinking. Our authority has been recognised as having a clear focus on building staff skills to improve learning and teaching, raise attainment and develop strong leadership at all levels.

Applicants will have proven leadership experience in primary education and be committed to very high standards of achievement.

Applicants are required to be fully registered in primary education with the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT and be able to demonstrate that they have, through both experience and professional development, met the criteria in the Standard for Headship.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

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Required Information

As part of the recruitment and selection process we ask that you provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form and will be read in conjunction with your application form.

Please note that it is your responsibility to gather a reference and forward the completed document to the relevant contact within the School. The reference should be submitted prior to the closing date. The reference for this vacancy should be emailed to: [e-mail]

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.