Head Teacher (Daviot Primary School) - ABS44557. Job in Inverurie Education & Training Jobs

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council seeks enthusiastic teachers for a permanent role in Inverurie to provide leadership and manage school policies. The position involves overseeing curriculum development, ensuring quality service delivery, and needs eligibility for GTC Scotland registration. Long-term job share position may become full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational leadership and management.
• Commitment to continual improvement in service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school affairs and manage curriculum development.
• Lead and evaluate school policies to enhance educational outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Curriculum Development

Quality Service Delivery

Education

Eligibility for GTC Scotland registration

Standard for Headship

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking enthusiastic teachers to provide leadership, effective management, and strategic direction for the school. The role involves overseeing the school's affairs to benefit pupils and the community, leading and evaluating whole school policies, and managing curriculum development to improve 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.

Note: Holding the Standard for Headship became a requirement for teachers taking 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 exemptions for certain cases, such as appointments made before this date or temporary appointments within 23 months after this date.

For more information, visit Teach in Aberdeenshire.

Longlist 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 it to become full-time in the future.

For informal enquiries, contact Fiona Thomson at 01467 538519.

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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 need 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 is required. All pre-employment checks must be satisfactory before employment commences.

Salary will align with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or become eligible for GTC Scotland registration. For those qualified outside Scotland, visit GTCS - Qualified Outside Scotland for registration details.

The grade for this position may be reviewed annually and adjusted accordingly, effective from 1 August each year.

The position requires at least one reference, preferably from the current or most recent employer.