Head Teacher - Carmunnock Primary School - GLA15997

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow is seeking a Head Teacher to lead the city’s schools, driving improvement in learning and teaching and ensuring every pupil reaches their full potential. The post emphasises dynamic leadership, strategic development, and a commitment to safeguarding and PVG/GTCS requirements.

The role involves working within Education Services to raise standards and support school communities, with potential acting/temporary arrangements during qualification attainment and a permanent contract on

Qualifications

• GTCS Registration is essential on taking up appointment.
• PVG membership or PVG scheme checks are required at appointment.
• Post is subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions).
• Into Headship is an essential requirement; may be offered on Acting/Temporary basis for up to 20 months.
• Permanent contract offered on successful completion of the Headship qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school community and set strategic direction.
• Develop learning and teaching to raise standards.
• Ensure all pupils achieve their full potential and improve outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

GTCS Registration

PVG membership

Job description

Job Description

Can you make a difference to the future lives of Glasgow's children? What are your aspirations as a senior manager in education? Here is an opportunity you will not want to miss as a Head Teacher in Glasgow. Education Services are seeking to appoint highly motivated and dynamic individuals with an excellent track record in school management. We are looking for people who can lead the school community, develop learning and teaching and ensure that all pupils achieve their full potential. We seek experienced and highly motivated leaders to assist us in driving up our standards.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment along with GTCS Registration. Please note successful candidates will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

These posts are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

Into Headship is now an essential requirement for this post, however the post may be offered on an Acting/Temporary basis to for a maximum period of 20 months if the successful candidate commits to gaining this qualification within this timescale. A permanent contract will be offered when the course is successfully completed. If it becomes clear that this essential qualification will not be achieved within 20 months then the contract will be ended with appropriate notice and internal candidates will revert to their substantive post.

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