Head Teacher (Secondary), Culloden Academy, HGH18611

Highland Council; Inverness; On-site; GBP 98,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Head Teacher for a secondary school in Inverness. This pivotal role involves leading a team to deliver exceptional educational outcomes while fostering an inclusive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in educational management and must meet the Standard for Headship. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization encourages applicants from all backgrounds. The successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive relocation package and the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Comprehensive relocation package

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Support for disabled applicants

Qualifications

• Candidates must meet the Standard for Headship to be considered.
• Experience as a permanent Head Teacher is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school to ensure high standards of education.
• Foster a positive and inclusive school environment.

Skills

Standard for Headship

Leadership Skills

Educational Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Postgraduate Qualification in Education

Job description

Salary: £103,197 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Post Title: Head Teacher (Secondary)
Location: Culloden Academy, Culloden, Inverness
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £98,685 pa, £103,197 pa from August 2025

Contact Information

Contact Person: Fiona Grant
Email: [e-mail]

Please APPLY ONLINE.

Minimum Requirements

After 1 August 2020, Education Authorities can only appoint the following categories of people as permanent Head Teachers:

1. People who have achieved the Standard for Headship.
2. People appointed as permanent Head Teachers of a public school, a grant-aided school or an independent school on or before 1 August 2020.

A person who has not yet achieved the Standard for Headship may be appointed as a head teacher, provided the appointment does not exceed 30 months.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

The council has a comprehensive relocation package which may be available to the successful candidate.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.