Headteacher Primary - DGA11983

Heathhall Primary School is seeking to appoint a dynamic leader with vision and a passion for learning who will, along with a management team, lead learning at Heathhall Primary School including the Nursery setting. The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape educational provision and is supported by a Depute Headteacher, Principal Teacher and a Nursery Manager.

Heathhall Primary School is situated in the outskirts of Dumfries Burgh and has a current mainstream school roll of over 275 pupils alongside a 60 place Nursery. Dumfries is the largest town in Dumfries and Galloway with all major services and amenities available. The wider area boasts many local industries including agriculture, forestry, sea related industries and tourism. Good housing is very affordable, and the area is easy to reach by car and public transport.

Heathhall Primary is an inclusive school which strives to provide the best quality of education for life, with the needs of pupils at the centre of all we do. Heathhall is a school where all are active, challenged and engaged in their learning, with a committed team of professionals who provide a high standard of primary education in a friendly, relaxed, supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

The school is supported by a warm and welcoming community with an active parent council. The school is involved significantly in forging links within the wider community. Dumfries and Galloway’s approach to Education looks to combine the traditional values and ethos. 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.

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.

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: Education People Team EducationPeopleTeam@dumgal.gov.uk

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 please contact: Kenny Pullen, Schools’ Manager People email: Kenny.Pullen@dumgal.gov.uk