Head Teacher (Mill O'Forest School)

Aberdeenshire Council; Stonehaven; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a Headteacher for Mill O Forest School, responsible for leadership and management. The role involves developing the curriculum and ensuring the welfare of pupils. Candidates must hold the Standard for Headship and be eligible for GTC Scotland registration.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery.
• Experience in educational leadership and management required.
• Reference from current or most recent employer is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and effective management of the school.
• Develop and manage the school curriculum to improve educational outcomes.
• Oversee implementation and evaluation of school policies.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Strategic Direction

Curriculum Development

Education

Standard for Headship

Eligibility for full GTC Scotland registration

Job description

Location: Mill O Forest School, Woodview Place, AB39 2TD

Salary: £79,461 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Responsible for providing leadership, effective management, and strategic direction to the school, ensuring the welfare of pupils and the community it serves. Lead and manage school policies, oversee their implementation and evaluation. Develop and manage the school curriculum, learning, and teaching to promote improved educational outcomes.

The post holder must demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the service and organization.

Holding the Standard for Headship is a prerequisite for teachers taking their first permanent headteacher post at Local Authority and grant-aided schools in Scotland from 1 August 2020, under Section 28 of the Education (Scotland) Act 2016.

There are two exemptions: the first applies to any permanent headteacher appointed before 1 August 2020; the second allows appointment on a temporary basis (not exceeding 23 months after 1 August 2020) to those who have not attained the Standard for Headship.

Please note that the grade for this position may be subject to change. Promoted teaching posts meeting the criteria will be resized annually, in line with the SNCT Handbook. Any grade change will be effective from 1 August each year.

Informal enquiries to Paul Rooke - 01467 538407.

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This post involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate must join or update the PVG Scheme. Candidates who have spent 3 or more months outside the UK in the last 5 years will require an Overseas Criminal Record Check. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

Salary will be in accordance with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or become eligible for full GTC Scotland registration. For those qualified outside Scotland, visit GTCS – Qualified Outside Scotland for registration information.

The post requires at least one reference, which must be from your current or most recent employer.

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