Headteacher Primary - DGA11948

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Headteacher Primary (7/10184)

Rephad Primary School, Stranraer

HT06 – £73,110

Rephad Primary School | Dumfries and Galloway Council

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic leader with vision and a passion for learning who will, along with a management team, lead learning at Rephad Primary School, which includes a Nursery setting and, from August 2025, a new Learning Centre. The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape educational provision and is supported by a Depute Headteacher, Learning Centre Principal Teacher, and Nursery Manager.

Rephad Primary is situated in the picturesque market town of Stranraer in the west of Dumfries and Galloway, overlooking Loch Ryan and the Ailsa Craig to the north. The school is located in the east of the town beside Stranraer Academy. It has easy access to the A75 east towards Dumfries and north along the A77 leading to Ayr and Glasgow. The school has an excellent reputation in the local community, with a welcoming ethos, supportive parents, a friendly staff, and enthusiastic students.

We seek a leader ready for an exciting challenge in leading a vibrant school community. You should have a vision and passion for improving outcomes for all students and meeting individual needs. As Headteacher, you will lead the school\’s improvement agenda and development priorities with a professional staff team. The community is proud of the school\’s long-standing service to Stranraer and surrounding areas.

Dumfries and Galloway\’s approach to education combines traditional values with innovative 21st-century thinking. We are looking for a visionary leader to develop a culture of sharing and learning. Our authority emphasizes building staff skills to enhance learning and teaching, raise attainment, and develop leadership at all levels.

Applicants should demonstrate proven leadership qualities and experience in primary education, with a commitment to high standards of achievement.

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A relocation package of up to £5000 is available for the successful candidate. Please see the attached removal expenses document for more details.

Follow the link to the Council\’s Relocation Policy.

Applicants for teaching positions must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT.

This post involves Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or update their existing scheme before a formal offer of employment.

Required Information

As part of the recruitment process, please provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form, which will be read in conjunction with your application. It is your responsibility to obtain and submit this reference prior to the closing date. The reference should be emailed to: EducationPeopleTeam@dumgal.gov.uk

National Pay and Leave Calculation

Refer to the attached briefing note or visit www.snct.org.uk Part 2: Appendix 2.19, Pay and Leave Specification.

The council offers a comprehensive benefits package, including access to the Vivup platform with discounts, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support, and wellbeing guidance. We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from underrepresented groups.

For further information, contact:

Kenny Pullen, Schools\’ Manager, People
Email: Kenny.Pullen@dumgal.gov.uk

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