Head Teacher

Curve Style; Dundee; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Dundee is seeking a dedicated Head Teacher to lead high-quality education and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong leadership background, relevant qualifications, and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Depute Head Teacher or Head Teacher.
• Knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence.
• Evidence of appropriate Professional Learning.

Responsibilities

• Promote high quality learning and teaching.
• Contribute to ongoing school improvement.
• Manage budgets, staff leadership, and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Management

Curriculum Knowledge

Education

GTCS registration (Primary)

Standard for Headship (SFH) or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Based at Blackness Primary School, you will work full time, 35 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Pam Nesbitt by email .

Requirements

You will be GTCS registered (Primary) and have the Standard for Headship (SFH), or equivalent, as detailed on the GTCS website: https://www.gtcs.org.uk/professional-standards/the-standards/headship.aspx.

Responsibilities

The role of the Head Teacher is to promote high quality learning and teaching to secure improved educational outcomes for the benefit of pupils and the community, under the direction of the local Council. Head Teachers have a corporate responsibility to contribute to an agenda of ongoing improvement in their school and across their Council area.

The Individual

You will be able to demonstrate the standard for headship. You will have proven experience as a Depute Head Teacher/Head Teacher and demonstrate up to date knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence. In addition you will have a strong record in raising pupil attainment and achievement, experience of School Improvement Planning, managing budget and resources and staff leadership, management and supervision. You will also have evidence of appropriate Professional Learning in a range of areas and be committed to a consultative and participative style of management. In addition, you will have a positive and caring approach and commitment to young people, have good communication/ interpersonal skills and relate well to others. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.