Headteacher

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Nethermains Primary School and ELC is located in the town of Denny, approximately 6 miles from Falkirk town centre. Our children participate in a wide variety of cultural, social and highly motivating learning experiences.

The school has a very welcoming ethos where all children, staff, parents and carers are appreciated and valued. Our school roll is currently 153 and our ELC roll is 32.  Within Nethermains, we are fortunate to have two Enhanced Provision classes.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO

• establish a multidisciplinary leadership team and lead the creation of a learning community which takes a pride in its children and all they can achieve?
• make sure they realise that achievement?

DO YOU

• demonstrate that GIRFEC values are at the heart of your life and work?
• have very good communication skills, including working with parents and outside agencies?
• have a proven track record in school improvement?

CAN YOU

• lead a large team of teaching and support staff who take a pride in what they have achieved?
• work effectively with others as member of a team at school, cluster and local authority level?
• demonstrate that you have made a positive difference to children’s learning and lives?

If all this sounds like you, then we want you to be the Headteacher of Nethermains Primary School.

The Application Process

Please refer to the person specification included in the Job Description when setting out the skills, experience and attributes that you can bring to this specific post.

Should your application be progressed to the next stage please note the key date listed below:

• Long Leet Assessment Centre 18 March 2026

Those applicants successful at the Long Leet event will then be invited to attend a Short Leet Interview.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership along with GTCS Registration.