Head Teacher (Daviot Primary School)

Aberdeenshire Council; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council seeks enthusiastic teachers to take on leadership and management roles within schools. The position involves developing educational provision and directly influencing the strategic direction of the school. This permanent post, which allows for job sharing, may evolve into a full-time role in the future.

Qualifications

• Eligible to register with GTC Scotland.
• Commitment to quality service delivery.
• Experience in leading school curriculum and educational improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage school policy, curriculum development, and educational outcomes.
• Conduct long-term strategic direction for the benefit of pupils and community.

Education

Standard for Headship

Job description

We are looking for enthusiastic teachers who will be responsible for the leadership, good management, and strategic direction of the school, conducting its affairs for the benefit of pupils and the community it serves. The role includes leading and managing whole school policy, its implementation, and evaluation. The successful candidate will manage and develop the school curriculum, learning, and teaching provision to promote improved educational outcomes.

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

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 position in a school on or before 1 August 2020; the second allows education authorities or managers of grant-aided schools to appoint a person to a headteacher post on a temporary basis for up to 23 months after 1 August 2020.

Long-list interviews are expected to be held on 02 July 2025.

Please note that this permanent post is part of a job share due to phased retirement, with potential for this position to become full-time in the future.

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Requirements

This role involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. 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.

The salary will follow SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or be eligible to register fully with GTC Scotland. Those qualified outside Scotland should visit GTCS – Qualified Outside Scotland for registration information.

The grade for this position may change annually, in line with the SNCT Handbook, with any change effective from 1 August each year.

A minimum of one reference from your current or most recent employer is required.

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