Head Teacher

Midnight Mixtape; Ellon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Ellon is seeking enthusiastic teachers to lead and manage school policies, develop curriculum, and ensure educational outcomes. The position requires GTC Scotland registration and commitment to safeguarding. This role offers an opportunity to contribute positively to the school community and the continuous improvement of its services.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate leadership skills in school management.
• Required to join the PVG Scheme for regulated work with children.
• Must be eligible for GTC Scotland registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage school policy and its evaluation.
• Develop the school curriculum to improve educational outcomes.
• Ensure quality service delivery through continuous improvement.

Education

GTC Scotland registration

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic teachers who will be responsible for the leadership, good management and strategic direction to the school, conducting the affairs of the school to the benefit of the pupils and community it serves. Lead and manage whole school policy, its implementation and evaluation. Manage and develop the school curriculum, learning and teaching provision in order to promote improved educational outcomes.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Requirements

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

Salary for this post will be in accordance with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or eligible to be fully GTC Scotland registered. If you qualified as a Teacher out with Scotland, please visit GTCS - Qualified Outside Scotland and review the GTCS FAQs for more information around obtaining registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland.

Additional Information

• Holding the Standard for Headship became a prerequisite for teachers taking up 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 who has been appointed to a position in a school on, or prior to, 1 August 2020. The second exemption enables education authorities or the managers of grant-aided schools to appoint a person to a headteacher post, who has not attained the Standard for Headship, on a temporary basis for a period not exceeding 23 months after 1 August 2020.
• This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a positive and inclusive working environment.