Head Teacher - Sunnybank School

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council is seeking an educational leader to oversee the management of school affairs, ensuring the delivery of quality education in alignment with strategic goals. The role requires strong engagement with the community and adherence to local and national educational standards. Candidates must have Full GTC Registration and are expected to assist in maintaining a positive learning environment, making it suitable for individuals passionate about education.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Disability Confident Employer initiatives

Guaranteed interview schemes for eligible applicants

Qualifications

• Must have Full GTC Registration.
• PVG scheme membership required for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the school's affairs to ensure quality education delivery.
• Engage with students, staff, parents, and community agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Education

Full GTC Registration (Scotland)

Job description

Please note that, effective from 1 April 2023, candidates applying for roles requiring PVG membership will be responsible for the cost of the PVG membership. This policy applies only to roles with a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above, including teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour).

The Council will initially cover the PVG membership costs—£18 for existing PVG scheme members or £59 for non-members—and this amount will be deducted from the employee's first full month’s salary.

Job purpose/about the role

The role involves leading and managing the school’s affairs to ensure the delivery of quality education through the engagement of pupils, staff, parents, multidisciplinary agencies, and the community. This will be aligned with the authority’s strategic plan, the school’s improvement plans, national improvement framework drivers, current legislation, and local agreements.

Requirements

• Full GTC Registration (Scotland)
• PVG scheme membership – Working with Children

Further details are available in the Job Profile.

We offer flexible working arrangements for most roles, allowing employees to choose working patterns that suit both their needs and the organization.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process or need further information, please contact [e-mail].

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and hold a silver award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For inquiries related to military service or support, contact [e-mail].

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

We offer guaranteed interview schemes for applicants who:

• Have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Are looked after young people, in continuing care, or care leavers up to age 29
• Are aged 16-24, live in Aberdeen City, or attended an Aberdeen City Council school, applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (excluding Trades apprenticeships)
• Completed a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for relevant apprenticeships
• Are New Scots (refugees and asylum seekers), aged 16-24, applying for apprenticeships

*"New Scots" include refugees, asylum seekers, and those granted humanitarian protection, as well as those seeking asylum or whose asylum has been refused but remain in Scotland.