Head Teacher: Lead 21st-Century Primary Education

Southlanarkshire; Carluke; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

High Mill Primary School in Carluke, part of South Lanarkshire Council, is seeking an experienced Head Teacher to lead a 21st century curriculum in a modern building. The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, with a salary on Head Teacher 5 Scale (£76,617 per year).

You will develop school improvement, manage staff and pupil welfare, and ensure compliance with national and local policies. Applicants must work towards the Standard for Headship and complete PVG checks; successful candidates will

Qualifications

• Must study for and obtain the Standard for Headship as determined by the GTC Scotland and the Head Teachers Education and Training Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2019.

Responsibilities

• Manage the affairs of the school to the benefit of pupils and the wider community in compliance with education statutes and duty of care.
• Formulate clear aims for the school and policies to achieve them within the Council's framework.
• Communicate aims and policies to staff, pupils, parents and users of the school.
• Act as principal professional adviser to the Parent Council and support parental engagement and family learning.

Job description

High Mill Primary School in Carluke, part of South Lanarkshire Council, is seeking an experienced Head Teacher to lead a 21st century curriculum in a modern building. The role is permanent, 35 hours per week, with a salary on Head Teacher 5 Scale (£76,617 per year).

You will develop school improvement, manage staff and pupil welfare, and ensure compliance with national and local policies. Applicants must work towards the Standard for Headship and complete PVG checks; successful candidates will