Headteacher

Job Description

Headteacher (7/40351)

Douglas Ewart High School

DHT/HT12 £95,328

Douglas Ewart High School | Dumfries and Galloway Council

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and forward-thinking leader with a passion for learning and achievement to lead Douglas Ewart High School.  Working alongside a senior leadership team, the successful candidate will provide strategic direction, foster excellence in learning and teaching, and ensure the highest aspirations for all young people.

Newton Stewart and the surrounding area offer a wonderful quality of life, set against a backdrop of stunning countryside, unspoilt coastlines and some of the best walking, hiking and cycling opportunities in Scotland. At the heart of the area are strong, welcoming communities where people look out for one another and young people are encouraged to reach their full potential. It is a fantastic place for families, providing a safe and nurturing environment in which children can grow, learn and thrive.

The school plays a central role within this community and benefits from a positive and longstanding relationship with Youth Work Services, helping to support and enrich opportunities for young people both inside and outside the classroom. Newton Stewart is also proud of its international link as the twin town of Marcoussis in France. While often associated with the Machars, the school serves a much wider catchment area, bringing together pupils from communities including Creetown, Carsluith, Glentrool and many other rural areas beyond the Machars. This broad and diverse catchment contributes to the school's rich sense of community, reflecting the many places, families and experiences that come together within it.

The region offers affordable housing and excellent opportunities to enjoy both rural and coastal living.  Newton Stewart is easily accessible by road from Dumfries (50 miles), Ayr (44 miles) and Stranraer (25 miles).  Ferry services to Northern Ireland operate from Cairnryan.

Requirements

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and committed leader to make a lasting impact within a successful school and a supportive community while enjoying an outstanding quality of life in one of Scotland's most beautiful regions.

We are seeking to appoint a leader who is ready for an exciting challenge in leading a vibrant school community. You will have a vision and a passion for improving outcomes for all and to best meet the needs of every individual child.  As Headteacher, you will lead the improvement agenda and drive the school’s development priorities along with a professional staff team.  

Dumfries and Galloway’s approach to Education looks to combine the traditional values, ethos and atmosphere of this unique corner of Scotland with fresh 21st Century thinking.  We are seeking to appoint a leader with vision and a passion for learning who will lead learning within Douglas Ewart High School.  The post represents an excellent opportunity to be innovative in developing our culture of sharing and learning.  Our authority has been recognised as having a clear focus on building staff skills to improve learning and teaching, raise attainment and develop strong leadership at all levels. 

Applicants who are seeking to find out more about the school and its unique context should contact the link QIO, David Maxwell: David.Maxwell@dumgal.gov.uk

To receive supporting documentation about Douglas Ewart High School, please fill in the MS Form below

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A significant relocation package of up to £5000 may be available to the successful candidate (Permanent positions only).  Please see attached guidance for further information. 

Applicants for teaching posts must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT in the appropriate sector. 

Responsibilities

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.   

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident. 

Required Information 

As part of the recruitment and selection process we ask that you provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form and will be read in conjunction with your application form.  

Please note that it is your responsibility to gather a reference and forward the completed document to the relevant contact within the School.  The reference should be submitted prior to the closing date.  The reference for this vacancy should be emailed to: EducationPeopleTeam@dumgal.go.uk  

National Pay and Leave Calculation 

Please refer to important information in the attached briefing note or to www.snct.org.uk Part 2: Appendix 2.19, Pay and Leave Specification.  

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to membership of  Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme, exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.” 

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For any queries about the recruitment process, please contact Kenny Pullen, Schools’ Manager - People at kenneth.pullen@dumgal.gov.uk