Head Teacher

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a Head Teacher for Dalry Primary School. The ideal candidate must fulfill the Standard for Headship qualification, with the possibility of a temporary role for up to 30 months for completion. Salary is £77,358, based on the Scheme of Salaries for Teaching Staff. This position requires joining the PVG Scheme or undergoing an update check. The organization values diversity and supports flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• The Standard for Headship is an essential requirement for this position.
• Candidates invited to the Short Leet will undergo a virtual assessment.
• Individuals who have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years must provide an Overseas Criminal Record Check.

Responsibilities

• Permanent contract to be offered upon completion of the required qualification.
• This post is regulated work with children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act.
• Must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

Job description

Head Teacher • Dalry Primary School

Salaryoret: £77,358; Hours: 35 per week

For more information and the school website, visit https://dalryprimaryschool.com

Please note that candidates invited to the Short Leet will undergo a virtual assessment centre consisting of three written tasks.

The Standard for Headship is an essential requirement for this position. If the successful candidate does not meet this requirement, the role may be offered on a temporary basis for up to 30 months, during which time the candidate must complete the required qualification. A permanent contract will be offered only upon successful completion of the course.

Salary will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Individuals who have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years must provide an Overseas Criminal Record Check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to satisfactory outcomes of both pre‑employment checks.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to us as an organisation.

Happy to talk flexible working.

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