Head Teacher

Limrauk; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced individual for a leadership role in school management. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and have a proven track record in school management. Applicants must complete a Head Teacher Report and obtain Catholic Church Approval for denominational posts. This position requires membership in the PVG scheme, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children within educational settings.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Experience in school management.
• Required Catholic Teaching Certificate for denominational posts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the school to support high-quality learning.
• Complete Head Teacher Report as part of the application.
• Membership with the PVG scheme is essential.

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced, motivated individual with an excellent track record in school management and strong interpersonal and leadership skills. An individual with the ability to develop and lead the school and support us with our commitment to develop and deliver a high quality learning environment ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential.

Requirements

You will find the Head Teachers report template attached to this advert; this MUST be completed by your Head Teacher and attached to your application form before the closing date. Please upload your Head Teacher Report in the 'COVER LETTER' section of the application; you are not required to write a cover letter.

For vacancies at denominational schools

Evidence of Catholic Church Approval is required. Applicants must seek Catholic Church Approval when submitting their application for the post and a copy of the Approval should be provided to the Chair of the Panel prior to the interview. Where this is "pending" we will seek confirmation from our Church Representative that approval application has been submitted.

Denominational Primary Posts

Applicants for permanent posts in a denominational primary school must also have the Catholic Teaching Certificate or Catholic Religious Education Certificate. You can access the forms and further information from the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) website.

Denominational Secondary Posts

Applicants for denominational secondary schools need to have RC Approval for the school they are applying to. You can access the forms and further information from the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) website.

Responsibilities

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Education body and removal from the Register of the General Teaching Council.

For further information regarding the school, please click the following link - Clydemuir Primary School | West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

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