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Ref no:
ABS40981
Published:
15/04/2024
Closes:
28/04/2024
Location:
Ellon Academy Community Campus Kellie Pearl Way Cromleybank, AB41 8LF
Salary:
£98,970 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Teacher or aspiring Depute to take the lead role at Ellon Academy. Effectively managing the people, curriculum and resources of the school you will provide visionary leadership and direction to ensure the highest standards of educational provision to our young people.

More information on Head Teacher at Ellon Academy here

It is Aberdeenshire Council’s procedure that applicants for vacancies of this nature require to attend an assessment centre as well as interview.

Recruitment Timeline

  • Closing date: Sunday 28th April
  • Online Assessment Centre: W/c 6th May
  • Longleet interview: Thursday 16th May
  • School visit (tbc): W/c 10th June
  • Shortleet interview: Friday 14th June

Recruitment dates may be subject to change

Informal Enquiries to Paul Rooke, Quality Improvement Manager paul.rooke@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Aberdeenshire Council recognises that in order to recruit and retain high quality employees across the organisation it is necessary to have a competitive relocation and resettlement scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to compensate employees for reasonable expenses directly incurred as a result of a change in their primary residence. Under the terms of this procedure relocation expenses of up to £8,000 (including vat) will be reimbursed.

Salary for this post will be in accordance with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or eligible to be fully GTC Scotland registered.

 

Requirements

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. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here. Alternatively we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.

Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce.  We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.

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