Head Teacher

Angus Council; Kirkton of Auchterhouse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Head Teacher for Auchterhouse Primary School. This role requires an enthusiastic leader who can inspire and positively influence the educational journey of children and young people. The successful candidate will undertake essential duties prescribed by the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers, ensuring a nurturing and effective learning environment. With opportunities for relocation expenses and a commitment to professional development, this position offers a rewarding chance to shape the future of education in a supportive community. Join a team that values leadership and innovation in education.

Benefits

Relocation expenses

Guaranteed job interview for eligible candidates

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and inspiring leader with the ability to positively impact students.
• Must attain Standard for Headship within 30 months if first permanent post.

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties as Head Teacher at Auchterhouse Primary School.
• Make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Educational Management

Education

Standard for Headship

Job description

Job Description

Based at Auchterhouse Primary School, Auchterhouse, Dundee.

You will undertake the duties of a Head Teacher at Auchterhouse Primary School 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 at [contact email].

Please note: an assessment centre will be held on 8 May 2025 (provisional), and final interviews will be held on 16 May (provisional).

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 job.

About Angus Council

In addition, please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council for more information about working for Angus Council.

The Individual

We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:

• Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, and care-experienced young people.
• This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.