Headteacher - FLK13435

Falkirk Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Headteacher for Avonbridge & Drumbowie Primary Schools. The successful candidate will establish a multidisciplinary leadership team, demonstrate strong communication skills, and have a proven track record in school improvement. This role emphasizes collaboration and making a positive impact on students' lives. Applications needed for Long Leet Assessment by December 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate GIRFEC values in all work.
• Lead a large team of teaching and support staff.
• Make a positive difference to children’s learning.

Responsibilities

• Establish a multidisciplinary leadership team.
• Create a learning community focused on achievement.
• Work collaboratively at school, cluster, and local authority levels.

Skills

Very good communication skills

Leadership

Proven track record in school improvement

Job description

Job Description

Avonbridge Primary School and Drumbowie Primary School are closely linked and together both schools form Avonbridge and Drumbowie Learning Community. Within this Learning Community, each school maintains its own unique position within their own communities but share developments and experiences for both staff and pupils. We believe that this enhances the learning and teaching experiences for both learning communities.

Avonbridge Primary School is a non-denominational school situated in the rural village of Avonbridge, which is approximately 6 miles to the south of Falkirk. The school provides education for 27 pupils from Primary 1 to Primary 7, plus 6 nursery children.

Drumbowie Primary School is a non-denominational primary school situated in the rural village of Standburn, which is approximately 6 miles to the south of Falkirk. The school provides education for 12 pupils from primary 1 to primary 7.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO

• establish a multidisciplinary leadership team and lead the creation of a learning community which takes a pride in its children and all they can achieve?
• make sure they realise that achievement?

DO YOU

• demonstrate that GIRFEC values are at the heart of your life and work?
• have very good communication skills, including working with parents and outside agencies?
• have a proven track record in school improvement?

CAN YOU

• lead a large team of teaching and support staff who take a pride in what they have achieved?
• work effectively with others as member of a team at school, cluster and local authority level?
• demonstrate that you have made a positive difference to children’s learning and lives?

If all this sounds like you, then we want you to be the Headteacher of Avonbridge & Drumbowie Primary Schools.

The Application Process

Please refer to the person specification included in the Job Description when setting out the skills, experience and attributes that you can bring to this specific post.

Should your application be progressed to the next stage please note the key date listed below:

• Long Leet Assessment Centre 1 December 2025.

Those applicants successful at the Long Leet event will then be invited to attend a Short Leet Interview.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership along with GTCS Registration.