Head Teacher - Shared Post (Rural Primary)

Southlanarkshire; Strathaven; On-site; GBP 71,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmourton and Sandford Primary Schools in Scotland seek a Head Teacher on a permanent basis. 35 hours per week, with a salary on Head Teacher Scale 6, £78,696 per year. Closing date for applications is 18 November 2026 at 11.55pm.

The Head Teacher will lead school improvement, manage the affairs of the school, formulate clear aims and policies, and communicate with staff, pupils, parents and the Parent Council. A Shared Head arrangement applies between schools.

Qualifications

• You will be required to study for and obtain the Standard for Headship within 30 months of taking up the appointment.
• You must be registered with GTC Scotland (General Teaching Council Scotland).
• Overseas Criminal Records Check may be required if born outside the UK or have lived/worked outside the UK in the past 10 years.
• Preferred candidates will join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check before a formal offer.
• Disclosures Scotland process and best practice information are referenced by the council.
• Equality, diversity and inclusion statements are published and, as a Disability Confident employer, interviews are guaranteed to disabled applicants meeting criteria.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Gilmourton and Sandford Primary Schools in Scotland seek a Head Teacher on a permanent basis. 35 hours per week, with a salary on Head Teacher Scale 6, £78,696 per year. Closing date for applications is 18 November 2026 at 11.55pm.

The Head Teacher will lead school improvement, manage the affairs of the school, formulate clear aims and policies, and communicate with staff, pupils, parents and the Parent Council. A Shared Head arrangement applies between schools.