Head Teacher - Niddrie Mill Primary School

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Niddrie Mill Primary School in Edinburgh is seeking an inspirational Head Teacher to lead high-quality teaching and learning in line with Curriculum for Excellence. The post offers a salary of £87,810 for a 35-hour week and requires the Standard for Headship.

PVG checks are mandatory; the appointment includes robust support from a collaborative leadership team and a commitment to inclusive education. Shortlisting will be followed by an online assessment process; strong leadership, safeguarding,

Qualifications

• Experience in school leadership and staff development.
• Knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence and leading teaching across curriculum areas.
• Ability to model high-quality teaching and provide professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school to deliver high standards of learning and achievement.
• Work with staff to provide nurturing, equitable learning experiences.
• Collaborate with the council and partners to develop leadership across the city.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Standard for Headship

Job description

Head Teacher
Niddrie Mill Primary School

Salary: £87,810 - £87,810
Hours: 35 per week

Further information about our school can be found on our websiteNiddrie Mill Primary School

Please see the attached recruitment pack and school website for more information.

The principles of Curriculum for Excellence are central their practice. Children benefit from high‑quality teaching across all curriculum areas, alongside meaningful opportunities to develop leadership, independence and a sense of belonging. Staff work collaboratively to ensure consistent, nurturing approaches and to support every learner to achieve their potential.

Please note, for candidates that are invited for Short Leet there will be a virtual assessment centre consisting of three written tasks.

The Standard for Headship is now an essential requirement for this post. If the successful candidate does not meet this requirement the post may be offered on a temporary basis for a maximum period of 30 months if the panel is satisfied that, on an individual basis, there is a likelihood that the Into Headship qualification will be achieved within this timescale. A permanent contract will be offered only when the course is successfully completed. If it becomes clear that this essential qualification will not be achieved within 30 months then the contract will be ended with appropriate notice and the temporary Head Teacher will then revert to a DHT1 post available across the city.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. Anunconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Find out more about our commitment to equalitieshttps://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be anassessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

You can find out more on Our Behaviours web pageOur Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council

Happy to talk flexible working.

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