Headteacher Primary - DGA11606

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Headteacher Primary (7/04347)

Dunscore and Moniaive Primary Schools
HT04 £68,892

We are seeking to appoint a leader with vision and a passion for learning who will, along with a management team of two Principal Teachers, lead learning across the partnership of Dunscore and Moniaive Primary Schools. The schools are supported by community partnerships and individual parent councils. This post offers an exciting opportunity to shape educational provision across the cluster into the future within a dynamic school community which has high aspirations for all.

All schools are linked to Wallace Hall Academy (Thornhill) and are situated in a picturesque area of Dumfries and Galloway known as mid-Nithsdale. It is an area with good facilities and strong communities committed to all of the schools. As well as traditional agriculture and forestry, renewable energy, tourism and natural and cultural heritage are all increasingly important local employers. Good housing is very affordable, and the area is easy to reach by car from Dumfries.

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. 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 experience in primary education and be committed to very high standards of achievement.

Prospective applicants for the position are encouraged to attend an informal information session about the school via MS Teams. This session will provide an overview of key information about the schools and their unique contexts. Information regarding the date and time, along with sign up is available here: https://forms.office.com/e/d3Yky5Kuh5

Moniaive Primary School | Dumfries and Galloway Council

Dunscore Primary School | Dumfries and Galloway Council

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.

Requirements

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.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

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