Depute Headteacher Primary - DGA13264 in Dumfries

Heathhall Primary School is situated in Dumfries Learning Town and has a current mainstream school roll of over 270 pupils and a Nursery with capacity for 60 children. We are an inclusive, nurturing setting which strives to provide the best quality education for our learners, with the needs of our pupils at the centre of all we do. Heathhall Primary is a school where we strive for all to be active, challenged and engaged in their learning, supported by a committed staff team who provide a high standard of education in a friendly, supportive and inclusive atmosphere. Our values are at the heart of all we do at Heathhall – Fairness, Achievement and Respect – together we can go FAR!

We are currently seeking to appoint two full-time, enthusiastic and dynamic, permanent Depute Headteachers, that display a passion for learning and have experience of driving forward improvement. The successful candidates will exhibit experience of leading and managing aspects of school improvement priorities and will have demonstrable knowledge of a breadth of teaching skills, pedagogy and practice across various stages. As part of the school management team, they will assist in steering the strategic direction of the school and nursery as well as lead curricular development across the school, involving all stakeholders.

They should display a strong commitment to working in partnership with staff, parents and the wider community to provide quality learning experiences, helping to equip pupils with the skills to become successful, confident and responsible contributors to the world they live in. This post represents an excellent opportunity to be innovative in leading and developing high quality learning and teaching, sustaining improvement and raising achievement and attainment with the best outcomes for all our pupils.

A significant relocation package of up to £5000 may be available to the successful candidate. 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 Headteacher.

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: Evonne Cameron, Headteacher.