Head Teacher - Innerwick & Stenton Primary School - EAL11207. Job in Haddington Education & Tra[...]

East Lothian Council; Haddington; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in East Lothian is seeking a shared Head Teacher for Innerwick and Stenton Primary Schools. The role involves managing both schools, ensuring alignment with council objectives, and fostering community engagement. Candidates must hold Full GTCS Registration and be prepared for PVG membership requirements. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to impact local education positively.

Qualifications

• Manage both schools to benefit pupils and communities.
• Align with objectives set by East Lothian Council.

Responsibilities

• Oversee educational policies and community engagement.
• Ensure compliance with GTCS and PVG requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Full GTCS Registration

Job description

Vacancy Information

DHT/HT Salary Scale Point 4 (£68,892 per annum)

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday
To start 11th August 2025.

The post of shared Head Teacher, Innerwick and Stenton Primary Schools serves the school communities of both Innerwick and Stenton. The schools are small rural schools situated in the East Lothian countryside, 8 miles apart. Both schools are non-denominational and co-educational, teaching pupils from P1 - P7.

Innerwick Primary School has a nursery offering 1140 hours; Stenton Primary does not have a nursery class. Both schools have active Parent Councils and play key roles in their communities, working closely as partner schools.

Successful candidates will be recruited to a permanent post if they already have a substantive HT post and/or hold the Standard for Headship (via SQH or Into Headship). Candidates yet to achieve the Standard for Headship will be offered a temporary contract until they complete the mandatory Into Headship programme within 30 months of appointment.

Longleet interviews are scheduled to take place in person at John Muir House on 18 June 2025.
Shortleet interviews will be held in person at John Muir House on 19 June 2025.

Job Details

The Head Teacher's role involves managing both schools to benefit pupils and communities, aligning with objectives and policies set by East Lothian Council under the guidance of the Executive Director, Education and Children's Services.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (found under 'Job Attachments') for detailed tasks and duties. You must refer to these to complete your application and ensure you meet all 'essential' criteria for consideration.

Our 'East Lothian Way' values and behaviors are expected from all employees. If invited for interview, you may be asked questions related to these behaviors. Please review the document via the provided link.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications: Full GTCS Registration is required.

PVG Membership: This role is considered regulated with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as per the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

Preferred candidates will need to become or update their PVG Scheme membership before an official offer is made.

Note: PVG records are regularly updated. Any relevant disclosures will be discussed and investigated before a formal offer.

Additional Requirements: If you have lived or worked outside the UK for more than 3 months in the last 5 years, you must provide an overseas criminal record check. Details are available on the website.

Additional Information

For further employment information, click the provided link.

Note on Pay Arrangements: For those starting after the first day of the school session, salary will be recalculated to reflect leave and pay accruals, with further details provided upon appointment.

East Lothian Council Schools: Further details on all schools, including websites, are available via the links for Primary and Secondary Schools.

If you experience issues applying online, contact the MyJobScotland support team through the provided link.

For further vacancy information, call 01620 827868 or email recruitment@.

Note: CVs are not accepted. All applications must be completed via the online form. If unable to apply online due to disability, contact us for a paper application.