Head Teacher

Angus Council; Friockheim; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Angus Council seeks an enthusiastic and inspiring Head Teacher for Friockheim Primary School. The role entails fulfilling specified duties as outlined by the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers. Ideal candidates will possess leadership skills and have the potential to attain the Standard for Headship within a specified period.

Qualifications

• Ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme.
• First time headteacher must meet conditions regarding the Standard for Headship.

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties of a Head Teacher as per SNCT guidelines.
• Make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.

Skills

Leadership

Enthusiasm

Confidence

Energy

Education

Standard for Headship

Job description

Job Description

Based at Friockheim Primary School, Farnell Rd, Friockheim.

You will undertake the duties of a Head Teacher as prescribed by the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT).

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring leader with the skills, confidence, and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people?

Angus is a great place to live, work, and visit.

You may be eligible for removal/relocation expenses.

If you are applying for your first permanent headteacher post, it is a condition that you attain the Standard for Headship within a period not exceeding 30 months. Until you complete this qualification, you will be appointed on a temporary basis.

For further information, please contact Lorraine Will, Service Leader - Education & Lifelong Learning by email.

Note: Interviews, assessment centre, and final interviews will be held in August 2025. Exact dates will be notified in due course.

Requirements

You must have the ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme.

Please refer to the job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this position.

About Angus Council

For more information about working for Angus Council, please refer to the "applicant guidance" document, the "welcome to Angus" document, or visit our website: https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council.

The Individual

We offer a guaranteed job interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and fall into the following categories:

• People with disabilities
• Recognised caring responsibilities and care-experienced young people
• Our own employees with caring responsibilities
• Young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria