Head Teacher

Job Description

Responsible for providing leadership, effective management, and strategic direction to the school, ensuring the smooth conduct of school affairs for the benefit of pupils and the community it serves. Lead and manage the implementation and evaluation of whole school policies. Oversee and develop the school curriculum, learning, and teaching provision to promote improved educational outcomes.

The post holder is expected to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organization.

Additional Information

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Please note that the grade for this position may be subject to change. Promoted teaching posts that meet the criteria will be resized annually, in line with the SNCT Handbook. Any grade change will be effective from 1st August each year.

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 appointed to a school on or before 1 August 2020; the second allows education authorities or managers of grant-aided schools to appoint a person who has not attained the Standard for Headship on a temporary basis for up to 23 months after 1 August 2020.

For more information, visit http://jobs.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/teaching/primary-teaching/

Contact Information

Informal enquiries to Paul Cruickshank: 01467 537901.

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Requirements

This position involves regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate will be required to join or update their PVG Scheme membership. If the candidate has spent three or more months outside the UK in the last five years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

Salary will be in accordance with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or be eligible to be fully registered with GTC Scotland. Those qualified outside Scotland should refer to GTCS - Qualified Outside Scotland for registration information.

A minimum of one reference, preferably from the current or most recent employer, is required.