Depute Headteacher Primary

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant primary school in Dumfries, seeking a dynamic Depute Headteacher to lead educational innovation and improvement. As part of a committed team, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the learning experience for over 260 pupils. This role emphasizes collaboration with staff, parents, and the community, ensuring every child thrives in a supportive environment. With a focus on high-quality teaching and strategic leadership, you will help shape the future of education in a nurturing atmosphere. Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to fostering equality and diversity in education.

Benefits

Relocation Package

Health and Wellbeing Discounts

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Financial Support Services

Wellbeing Champions

Qualifications

• Experience in leading school improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of teaching practices across all stages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in steering the strategic direction of the school.
• Lead curricular development and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in Education

Curriculum Development

Teaching Skills

Community Engagement

Education

Registered with General Teaching Council for Scotland

Job description

Location: Troqueer Primary School, Hill Avenue, DG2 7LR

Salary: £64,479 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

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Depute Headteacher Primary (7/10423) (1FTE)

Troqueer Primary School

Troqueer Primary School is situated in South West Dumfries and has a current mainstream school roll of over 260 pupils and a Nursery with capacity for 53 children. We are an inclusive school which strives to provide the best quality of education for life, with the needs of pupils at the centre of all we do. Troqueer Primary is a school where all are active, challenged and engaged in their learning, with a committed team of professionals who provide a high standard of primary education in a friendly, relaxed, supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic Depute Headteacher who displays a passion for learning on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will exhibit experience of leading and managing aspects of school improvement and will have demonstrable knowledge of a breadth of teaching skills and practice across all stages. As part of the school management team, they will assist in steering the strategic direction and lead curricular development.

They display a commitment to working in partnership with staff, parents and the wider community to provide quality learning experiences, helping to equip pupils with the skills to become successful, confident and responsible contributors to the world they live in.

This post represents an excellent opportunity to be innovative in leading and developing high quality learning and teaching, sustaining improvement and raising achievement and attainment with the best outcomes for all our pupils.

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.

Applicants for teaching posts must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT in the appropriate sector.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, 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.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

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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, which will be read in conjunction with your application. 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 Martin Armstrong, Headteacher: [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. Our values include treating everyone with dignity, fairness, and respect, and driving us to tackle inequality. We especially welcome applications from individuals who can bring different perspectives and experiences, including those underrepresented in our organisation.