Job Description
Join Our School as Head Teacher and Lead the Path to Excellence
Are you an inspirational leader with a passion for fostering a high-quality learning environment? Do you have the vision and commitment to ensure every pupil achieves their full potential? If so, we want to hear from you.
About Us
Our vision is to create a nurturing environment where we empower children by providing diverse opportunities, leading them towards lifelong learning. Rooted in the community, we foster collaboration and support to inspire every child to reach their full potential. To find out more about us including our school values, please visit our website Edinbarnet Primary School
The Role
As Head Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our school. You will:
* Provide dynamic and effective leadership, ensuring a clear and ambitious vision for the school.
* Sustain and enhance the culture of self evaluation for school improvement
* Drive excellence in teaching and learning, promoting innovative practices
* Champion a culture of high expectations for pupils, staff, and the wider school community through partnership working.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader who:
* Demonstrates exceptional leadership and communication skills, inspiring staff and pupils alike.
* Has a proven track record of school management with evidence of driving forward change
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a forward-thinking and supportive school and wider authority.
* Lead a dedicated team of professionals who share your passion for education.
* Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and career development.
* Make a real difference in the lives of our pupils and their future.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Andrew Brown, Senior Education Officer on Andrew.Brown@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
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- 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: https://sces.org.uk/church-approval/
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: https://sces.org.uk/church-approval/
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. Further details of this scheme can be found here. 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 -
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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