Head Teacher

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Head Teacher for Murrayburn Primary School. The ideal candidate will provide strong leadership and support while ensuring compliance with educational regulations and fostering an inclusive workplace. With a salary of £81,579 and flexible working arrangements available, this role offers significant responsibility in shaping the educational environment.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
• Qualification for Headship is mandatory; must achieve Into Headship qualification within 30 months if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the educational environment at Murrayburn Primary School.
• Ensure compliance with relevant teaching standards and regulations.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Regulated work with children

Education

Standard for Headship

Job description

Job Title: Head Teacher

School: Murrayburn Primary School

Salary: £81,579

Hours: 35 per week

For more information, please see the attached recruitment pack and visit our school website: https://murrayburnprimaryschool.com

Note: Shortlisted candidates will participate in a virtual assessment centre consisting of three written tasks.

The Standard for Headship is now a mandatory requirement for this position. If the selected candidate does not meet this requirement, the position may be offered on a temporary basis for up to 30 months, during which the individual can achieve the Into Headship qualification. A permanent contract will only be offered upon successful completion of this course. If it becomes evident that the qualification will not be attained within this period, the contract will be terminated with appropriate notice, and the temporary Head Teacher will revert to a DHT1 post available across the city.

Salaries will adhere to the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

This role involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate must join or update the PVG Scheme and may require an Overseas Criminal Record Check if they have spent more than three months outside the UK in the last five years. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory pre-employment checks.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all staff feel valued and able to perform at their best. We value diversity and believe it enriches our organization.

We are open to flexible working arrangements.

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