Head Teacher - Queen Margaret Academy - SOA10998 - SOA10998

South Ayrshire Council; Ayr; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dynamic Head Teacher to lead Queen Margaret Academy in Ayr. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young people, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to raising educational standards. With a supportive work environment and a focus on wellbeing, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the education sector. Join a forward-thinking council dedicated to empowering communities and enhancing the educational landscape.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Initiatives

Work-Life Balance Support

Car Leasing Scheme

Discounts on Retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Scotwest Credit Union

Qualifications

• Proven track record in school leadership and improving student outcomes.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to lead a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead Queen Margaret Academy towards achieving the highest standards.
• Drive educational improvements and support student development.

Skills

School Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Visionary Leadership

Education

Teaching Qualification

Leadership Training

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

South Ayrshire is a stunning part of Scotland, offering a unique blend of coastal beauty, vibrant towns, and picturesque rural communities. With excellent road and rail connections, the area provides an outstanding place to live and work. As a Council, we are committed to delivering high-quality education, raising attainment, and ensuring every child and young person reaches their full potential. We are driving forward an ambitious agenda for improvement and are seeking exceptional leaders to help us achieve our vision.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and dynamic individual with a proven track record in school leadership and delivering outstanding outcomes for young people. The successful candidate will possess exceptional interpersonal skills and the vision to lead Queen Margaret Academy into its next chapter of success.

Queen Margaret Academy is a denominational school situated in Ayr with a roll of around 750 pupils. We are seeking to appoint a Head Teacher with the vision, drive, energy, and commitment to continue to improve the school and achieve the highest standards of excellence for all young people.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first-class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes, and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do. Working with us means you can use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6,000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick, and Troon, as well as small rural villages, coastline, and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. Our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS

Here's what we can offer!

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas, and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

REQUIREMENTS

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment. For more information on the PVG Scheme, visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

You may be required to meet PVG costs.

If selected for interview, you will need to seek RC Approval.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

An Assessment Centre for this post is scheduled for 19/05/25.

Interviews are scheduled for 21/05/2025.

The grade of this post is DHT/HT - Point 14.

The work style for this post is Frontline.