Headteacher - Sighthill Primary School

City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Headteacher for Sighthill Primary School. This exciting role involves leading a vibrant educational environment, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning, and fostering a culture of inclusivity and respect. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of students while also being responsible for compliance with essential regulations. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community and contribute to a workplace that values diversity and flexibility. If you are passionate about education and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must meet the Standard for Headship requirement.
• Experience in educational management is essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of Sighthill Primary School.
• Ensure compliance with child protection regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Educational Management

Communication Skills

Child Protection Knowledge

Education

Standard for Headship

Job description

Location: Sighthill Primary School 1 Calder Park Edinburgh, EH11 4NF

Salary: £79,461 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Headteacher
Sighthill Primary School

Please note, for candidates that are invited for Short Leet there will be a virtual assessment centre consisting of three written tasks.

The Standard for Headship is now an essential requirement for this post. If the successful candidate does not meet this requirement the post may be offered on a temporary basis for a maximum period of 30 months if the panel is satisfied that, on an individual basis, there is a likelihood that the Into Headship qualification will be achieved within this timescale. A permanent contract will be offered only when the course is successfully completed. If it becomes clear that this essential qualification will not be achieved within 30 months then the contract will be ended with appropriate notice and the temporary Head Teacher will then revert to a DHT1 post available across the city.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation.

Happy to talk flexible working.