Head Teacher - Whitecraig Primary School

Vacancy Information

DHT/HT Salary Scale Point 5 (£66,927)

Days of Work:
Monday - Friday
To start 14th August 2023

Whitecraig Primary School is a non-denominational, co-educational school serving the village of Whitecraig and surrounding area.  The school was built in 1958 and is all on one level, with wheelchair access at the main entrance and Nursery.  There are five classrooms, a Nursery, a Support for Learning Room, Library, a large hall (which is used for PE, assemblies, shows etc. and also serves as the dinner hall) and a general purpose (GP) room.  The school is fortunate to have an extensive playground and outdoor space. The school has its own kitchen staff who provide freshly cooked meals. 

The current school roll is 117 Nursery to P7. The school will move to a new build in the future to reflect the projected increase in pupil roll.

The vision for Whitecraig Primary School is “We dig deep to reach for the stars!” and our aims are based around relationships, learning & community to ensure that we are “Learning together to believe and achieve”. The values of Kindness, Honesty, and Co-operation underpin our school rules of “Safe, Ready, and Respectful”

Further information on Whitecraig Primary School can be found at:- https://www.edubuzz.org/whitecraig/

Job Details

The role of the Head Teacher is, within the resources available, to conduct the affairs of both Schools to the benefit of the pupils and the communities they serve, through pursuing objectives and implementing policies set by East Lothian Council under the overall direction of the Executive Director, Education and Children's Services.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job.  You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form.  You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work.  Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.  Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Full GTCS Registration is required.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UKwebsite.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo

Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session
In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with East Lothian Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), ; recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay.   

In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted.  Further information will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.

East Lothian Council Schools:
Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here:
Primary schools | East Lothian Council
Secondary schools | East Lothian Council

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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