Headteacher Primary

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Headteacher Primary (7/10929)
Calside Primary School
HT06 £78,246

Initial interviews for this post are currently scheduled for Tuesday 24th March and/or Friday 27th March.

Calside Primary School | Dumfries and Galloway Council

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic leader with vision and a passion for learning who will, along with a generous management team, lead learning at Calside Primary School including Nursery and Learning Centre. The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape educational provision and is supported by a Principal Teacher, a Principal Teacher (Learning Centre) and a Nursery Manager. The school has strong links with its cluster schools and local businesses.

Calside Primary School is situated in Dumfries Burgh. Dumfries is the largest town in Dumfries and Galloway with all major services and amenities available. The wider area boasts many local industries including agriculture, forestry, sea related industries and tourism. Good housing is very affordable, and the area is easy to reach by car and public transport.

Calside Primary is an inclusive school which strives to provide the best quality of education for life, with the needs of pupils at the centre of all we do. Calside is a school where all are active, challenged and engaged in their learning, with a committed team of professionals who provide a high standard of primary education in a friendly, relaxed, supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

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 Calside Primary 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 will have proven leadership qualities and experience in primary education and be committed to very high standards of achievement.

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

A significant relocation package of up to £5000 is available to the successful candidate. Please see the attached removal expenses document for further information.
Please follow the link to the Council’s Relocation Policy

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

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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.

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.gov.uk

National Pay and Leave Calculation
Please refer to important information in the attached briefing note or to 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 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 further information please contact:  
Kenny Pullen, Schools’ Manager People email: Kenny.Pullen@dumgal.gov.uk