Head Teacher & Campus Leader

Perth & Kinross Council; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as a Head Teacher & Campus Leader at Newhill Primary School. This role involves providing vision and direction for educational excellence, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring all pupils achieve their full potential. The position offers a supportive environment with professional development opportunities and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement

Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme

Flexible Working

Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave

Wellbeing Framework

Access to training and support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior leadership role required.
• Ability to lead a team and drive improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and direction for high standards of education.
• Lead the school community and develop teaching practices.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Education

GTCS Registration

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity: Head Teacher & Campus Leader (PKC)

Location: Newhill Primary School, Blairgowrie Community Campus

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring leader with the skills, confidence, and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children? An exciting opportunity has arisen in Blairgowrie, a large town situated sixteen miles north of Perth and nineteen miles north-west of Dundee.

Applications are invited for the post of Head Teacher & Campus Leader at Newhill Primary School, Blairgowrie Community Campus. The Head Teacher will provide vision and direction to ensure high standards of education and leadership of learning.

We are seeking someone who can lead our school community, develop learning and teaching, and ensure all pupils achieve their full potential. Ideally, you will have experience in a senior leadership role with a full understanding of leading improvement across a school.

You should be able to discuss your leadership skills and the impact of improvement activities on learner outcomes.

You should have experience of leading a team.

This could include leading a working group or staff team to drive improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of our larger urban schools.

Newhill currently has fifteen classes and a large Nursery.

This post is supported by an experienced school leadership team including three Depute Head Teachers and a Principal Early Childhood Practitioner.

You will also be supported by your QIO, linked with a peer Head Teacher as your Critical Colleague, and have access to a Head Teacher induction programme, the Leading Change Programme.

Additional Information Pack

Newhill Primary School Video

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share. Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in delivering our key priorities.

In your application and if invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that demonstrate the criteria required for the role and reflect our values and behaviours.

Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and how you could soon be joining our team!

Here's what we can offer you:

• A nationally agreed annual leave entitlement
• Eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Family-friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognize the benefits of flexible working and seek to support this where possible. Discuss potential options with the recruiting manager if interested.

A healthy work-life balance is important, and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve it.

You will have access to training and support for professional development.

Next Steps

We encourage you to contact Nick Thomson, Quality Improvement Officer (Early Years & Primary), via email to learn more. Click "APPLY NOW" to submit your application.

If invited to interview, you will need to provide two references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. If you are already employed as a teacher with Perth & Kinross Council, only one reference from your current Head Teacher is required.

References should be submitted by email prior to your interview. The job profile and reference template are attached for your referees.

We welcome applications from everyone. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements.

For any reasonable adjustments, please contact the hiring manager or Recruitment Team.

Appointments are based on evidence provided during the selection process. We value diversity and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including former armed forces personnel/reservists.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regulated work under the PVG Scheme. An Overseas Criminal Record Check is required if you have lived overseas for 12 months or more in the last 10 years.

GTCS registration is required. The Head Teachers Education and Training (Scotland) Regulations state that candidates appointed to their first permanent Head Teacher post from 1 August must have attained the Standard for Headship. If not, appointment can be on a fixed-term basis for up to 30 months, but the council supports candidates in gaining this qualification.

Final employment is subject to pre-employment checks, including references, qualifications, and fitness to undertake the role.