Shared Head Teacher

South Ayrshire Council; Ayr; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

South Ayrshire Council seeks a dynamic individual for a shared headship role at Minishant and Crosshill Primary Schools. The successful candidate will lead with a focus on improving outcomes for children, fostering ambition and high expectations. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment, along with various benefits aimed at promoting work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Occupational Health services

Car leasing scheme

Discounts on supermarkets and retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Scotwest Credit Union

Qualifications

• Proven track record in school leadership and improving outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Lead Minishant and Crosshill primary schools as shared headship.
• Ensure high expectations and achievement for all children.

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Job description

Job Description

South Ayrshire, located in Scotland, offers easy access to road and rail networks. Our diverse region includes towns such as Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick, and Troon, along with rural villages, coastline, and farmland. As a Council, we are committed to raising standards, delivering excellent services, and ensuring every child and young person achieves success. We are pursuing an ambitious improvement agenda and seek outstanding leaders to help us reach these goals.

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual with a proven track record in school leadership and improving outcomes for children. The successful candidate will lead both Minishant and Crosshill primaries as a shared headship. Both schools are non-denominational, situated in the North Carrick area, with Minishant Primary having approximately 20 pupils and Crosshill Primary around 45 pupils, including the Early Years Centre. Both are part of the Carrick Academy cluster and foster a culture of ambition, high expectations, and achievement for all children.

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Responsibilities

Please access the Job Attachments for the Job Description and HT Report. The completed HT Report should be sent directly to the specified contact. If unable to obtain the HT Report at the application time, it can be submitted afterward, with a separate report required for each post, detailing the SOA Reference Number.

About Us

South Ayrshire, at the heart of historic Ayrshire, boasts rich heritage, culture, leisure amenities, travel links, diverse landscapes, and vibrant communities. Employing around 6000 staff, we serve over 112,000 residents across towns and rural areas. Our ambition is to place people at the centre of our work, aiming for the best outcomes for our communities, economy, and environment, guided by our new Council Plan.

Benefits

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A supportive environment promoting work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on supermarkets, retailers, cinemas, and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Salary sacrifice options for white goods and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

Requirements

This role is considered Regulated Work with children under the PVG Act 2007. The preferred candidate must join or update their PVG Scheme membership before a formal employment offer. Further information is available at Disclosures Scotland. Note that PVG costs may apply.

Additional Information

Interviews and assessment are scheduled for 28/05/2025. The post is graded DHT/HT - Point 4, with a frontline work style. The position is split between Crosshill and Minishant Primary schools.