Headteacher Primary

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Headteacher Primary (7/11023)
Sheuchan Primary School, Stranraer
HT05 - £74,028

Sheuchan Primary School | Dumfries and Galloway Council

 

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic leader with vision and a passion for learning who will, together with the management team, lead learning at Sheuchan Primary School, which includes a Nursery setting. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape educational provision and is supported by a management team.

Sheuchan Primary School is located on Leswalt High Road in the picturesque market town of Stranraer, in the west of Dumfries and Galloway. The school sits in the northern part of the town, close to Agnew Park and the historic Castle of St John. There is convenient access to major transport routes, including the A75 heading east towards Dumfries, the A718 serving the northern Rhins, and the A77 connecting northwards to Ayr and Glasgow. The school enjoys an excellent reputation within the local community and has a warm, welcoming ethos, supported by engaged parents, a friendly and committed staff team, and enthusiastic young learners.

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. The school community is very proud of the school and its long tradition of serving the community of the east of Stranraer and surrounding areas. 

Applicants who are seeking to find out more about the school and its unique context, or arrange a visit, should contact the link Quality Improvement Officer, David Maxwell by email:  David.Maxwell2@dumgal.gov.uk

The first interview for this post will take place on Thursday 16th April.

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 Sheuchan 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. 

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, 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

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