Visionary Head Teacher – Transform Learning & Community

Southlanarkshire; Cambuslang; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

St Charles' Primary School in Cambuslang, part of the South Lanarkshire Council, is appointing an experienced Head Teacher to lead a 13-class Catholic primary school within the Trinity Learning Community. The post is permanent and full-time (35 hours per week) with a salary on the Head Teacher Scale 8 (£83,268 per year).

The successful candidate will drive educational improvement, manage staff and engage with the local community, while ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding and pupil

Qualifications

• Must study for and obtain the Standard for Headship within 30 months of appointment.
• PVG checks will be required before offer.
• Eligibility to work in Scotland and Catholic school context.

Responsibilities

• Manage the affairs of the school for pupils and wider community in compliance with education statutory duties.
• Formulate clear aims for the school and policies to achieve the Council's objectives.
• Ensure communication of these aims to staff, pupils, parents and other users of the school.
• Act as principal professional adviser to the Parent Council to support parental engagement and family learning.

Job description

St Charles' Primary School in Cambuslang, part of the South Lanarkshire Council, is appointing an experienced Head Teacher to lead a 13-class Catholic primary school within the Trinity Learning Community. The post is permanent and full-time (35 hours per week) with a salary on the Head Teacher Scale 8 (£83,268 per year).

The successful candidate will drive educational improvement, manage staff and engage with the local community, while ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding and pupil