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Head Teacher (St Ronan's Primary) (RE-ADVERTISEMENT) - WDN05873

West Dunbartonshire Council

Alexandria

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Head Teacher to lead a primary school starting in August 2025. This role requires a motivated individual with a strong background in school management and leadership. The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering a high-quality learning environment where every pupil can thrive. Candidates must have the Catholic Teaching Certificate and seek Catholic Church Approval. Join a supportive council committed to educational excellence and make a significant impact in the lives of students.

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in school management and leadership.
  • Ability to develop and lead a high-quality learning environment.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure all pupils achieve their full potential.
  • Membership with the PVG scheme is essential for this role.

Skills

Leadership Skills
Interpersonal Skills
School Management

Education

Catholic Teaching Certificate
Catholic Religious Education Certificate

Job description

Job Description

THIS IS A RE-ADVERTISEMENT, PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY AS THEY WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE RE-CONSIDERED.

St Ronan's Primary had a full time permanent Head Teacher position commencing August 2025.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated individual with an excellent track record in school management, strong interpersonal, and leadership skills. An individual with the ability to develop and lead the school and support us with our commitment to develop and deliver a high-quality learning environment ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential.

Requirements

You will find the Head Teacher's report template attached to this advert; this MUST be completed by your Head Teacher and attached to your application form before the closing date. Please upload your Head Teacher Report in the 'COVER LETTER' section of the application; you are not required to write a cover letter.

FOR VACANCIES AT DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOLS

Evidence of Catholic Church Approval - Applicants must seek Catholic Church Approval when submitting their application for the post, and a copy of the Approval should be provided to the Chair of the Panel prior to the interview. Where this is pending, we will seek confirmation from our Church Representative that approval application has been submitted.

Denominational Primary Posts
Applicants for permanent posts in a denominational primary school must also have the Catholic Teaching Certificate or Catholic Religious Education Certificate.

Denominational Secondary Posts
Applicants for denominational secondary schools need to have RC Approval for the school they are applying to.

Responsibilities

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, and as such, membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment, any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Education body and removal from the Register of the General Teaching Council.

The Individual

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience and why you are the candidate for this role.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council, please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:

https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/teaching/

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council can be found using the following link:

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/west-dunbartonshire-council/teaching-here

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