Head Teacher

Highlands Council; Inverness; On-site; GBP 98,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Inverness is seeking a Head Teacher for Culloden Academy. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in shaping the future of students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in educational management and possess the necessary GTCS registration. The council is committed to diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, ensuring an inclusive environment for both staff and students. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation in education.

Benefits

Comprehensive relocation package

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Support for disabled applicants

Qualifications

• Must hold GTCS registration to be eligible for the position.
• Experience in educational management and leadership is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the educational curriculum and staff management.
• Ensure compliance with educational standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Educational Management

Curriculum Development

Education

GTCS Registration

Master's Degree in Education

Job description

Job Description

Post Title: Head Teacher (Secondary)
Location: Culloden Academy, Culloden, Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £98,685 pa, £103,197 pa from August 2025

Contact Person: Fiona Grant Email:

Please APPLY ONLINE.

Applications from Gaelic speakers are encouraged.

After 1 August 2020, Education Authorities can only appoint the following categories of people as permanent Head Teachers: -

1) People who have achieved the Standard for Headship.

2) People appointed as permanent Head Teachers of a public school, a grant-aided school or an independent school on or before 1 August 2020.

A person who has not yet achieved the Standard for Headship may be appointed as a head teacher, provided the appointment does not exceed 30 months.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

The council has a comprehensive relocation package which may be available to the successful candidate.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

GTCS REGISTRATION IS ESSENTIAL