Headteacher Primary - DGA11542

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Headteacher Primary (7/10615)

Loreburn Primary School, Dumfries

HT05 £71,181

The school roll is currently 166 pupils. The school forms part of the Dumfries Academy cluster and is part of Dumfries Learning Town. The school is situated in Dumfries town centre and is very much at the centre of the community, working closely with all partner agencies. The management structure consists of a Headteacher and a Principal Teacher. The Headteacher position is non-class committed. This session the school has 7 mainstream classes.

The school has strong links with its cluster schools, the local church and local businesses. The school has an active parent council and fundraising group who work to support the pupils and staff as well as organising school-based events. This support, and positive interactions, enhances the learning provision for our diverse school community. The outgoing headteacher and the parent council have worked effectively together for many years.

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 Loreburn 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, as well as demonstrating the GTCS Standard for Headship.

Loreburn Primary School | Dumfries and Galloway Council

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A significant relocation package of up to £5000 may be available to the successful candidate (Permanent positions only).  Please see attached guidance for further information. 

Applicants for teaching posts must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT in the appropriate sector. 

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.gov.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.  

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 further information and an informal discussion, please contact Kenny Pullen, Schools’ Manager – People email: Kenny.Pullen@dumgal.gov.uk