Head Teacher — Inspire Learning & Inclusion Leader

South Lanarkshire Council; Reigate; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is recruiting a dedicated Head Teacher for South Park Primary School. This permanent post is 35 hours per week and offers a Head Teacher Scale 7 salary of £80,985 per year.

The successful candidate will lead learning and school improvement, shape aims and policies, and work closely with pupils, parents and the wider community to deliver a 21st‑century curriculum. You will be required to obtain the Standard for Headship within 30 months, participate in PVG checks, and

Qualifications

• Experience leading a school or similar educational setting.
• Knowledge of Scottish education policies and PVG requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement school improvement plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage the affairs of the school to the benefit of the pupils and the wider community in compliance with the requirements of the statutes relating to the provision of education and the general duty of care owed to staff and pupils.
• Formulate clear aims for the school and policies to ensure their achievement within the framework of the Council’s policies.
• Ensure the communication of these aims and policies to all staff, pupils, parents and other users of the school.
• Act on behalf of the Council, as principal professional adviser to the Parent Council which is a separately constituted group to support parental engagement, family learning, and provide such advice and information as required, by the Parental Involvement Act 2006.
• You will be required to study for and obtain the Standard for Headship, as determined by the GTC and in accordance The Head Teachers Education and Training Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2019. You must be successful in gaining the Standard for Headship within 30 months of taking up your appointment.
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
• Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Job description

South Lanarkshire Council is recruiting a dedicated Head Teacher for South Park Primary School. This permanent post is 35 hours per week and offers a Head Teacher Scale 7 salary of £80,985 per year.

The successful candidate will lead learning and school improvement, shape aims and policies, and work closely with pupils, parents and the wider community to deliver a 21st‑century curriculum. You will be required to obtain the Standard for Headship within 30 months, participate in PVG checks, and