Head Teacher

Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership; Insch; On-site; GBP 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Insch is seeking a Head Teacher to lead and manage the school, focusing on strategic direction and curriculum development. Responsibilities include overseeing school policies and promoting educational outcomes for the community. Applicants must be eligible for full registration with GTC Scotland and demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery. This is a permanent full-time position offering a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience leading educational institutions.
• Commitment to child protection and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage whole school policies and implementation.
• Promote improved educational outcomes.
• Conduct school affairs for the benefit of the community.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Strategic planning

Quality service delivery

Education

Registered with GTC Scotland

Job description

# Head Teacher (Insch School)Ref no:: ABS46527Published:: 06/02/2026Closes:: 22/02/2026Location:: Insch Primary, Alexander Street, Insch, AB52 6JHSalary:: £80,451 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Job DescriptionResponsible for the leadership, good management and strategic direction to the school, conducting the affairs of the school to the benefit of the pupils and community it serves. Lead and manage whole school policy, its implementation and evaluation. Manage and develop the school curriculum, learning and teaching provision in order to promote improved educational outcomes.There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.Please note that the grade for this position may be subject to change. Promoted Teaching Posts that meet the criteria will be resized on an annual basis, in line with the SNCT Handbook. Any grade change will be effective from 1st August each year.Holding the Standard for Headshipbecame a prerequisite for teachers taking up their first permanent headteacher post at Local Authority and grant-aided schools in Scotland from1 August 2020, under Section 28 of the Education (Scotland) Act 2016. Thereare two exemptions. The first applies to any permanent headteacher who has been appointed to a position in a school on, or prior to, 1 August 2020. The second exemption enables education authorities or the managers of grant-aided schools to appoint a person to a head teacher post, who has not attained the Standard for Headship, on a temporary basis for a period not exceeding 23 months after 1 August 2020. For more information visit**Informal enquiries to Olwen Fraser - Tel: [phone].**For more information about living and working in Aberdeenshire, please clickPlease feel free to read our guidance on and how to requestA Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available . Alternatively, we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing [e-mail]## RequirementsThis post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.Salary for this post will be in accordance with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or eligible to be fully GTC Scotland registered. If you qualified as a Teacher out with Scotland, please visit and review the for more information around obtaining registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland.This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce. We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement