Headteacher Primary - DGA12934

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 a 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 sits in the east of the town beside the local Secondary School, Stranraer Academy. There is easy access to the A75 east towards Dumfries and north along the A77 leading to Ayr and Glasgow. The school has an excellent reputation within the local community and has a very welcoming ethos with supportive parents, a friendly staff team and enthusiastic young people.

We are seeking to appoint a leader who is ready for an exciting challenge in leading a vibrant school community. You will have a vision and a passion for improving outcomes for all and to best meet the needs of every individual child. As Headteacher, you will lead the improvement agenda and drive the school’s development priorities along with a professional staff team. The school community is very proud of the school and its long tradition of serving the community of the east of Stranraer and surrounding areas.

Any prospective candidate who would like to discuss the post should contact David Maxwell, Quality Improvement Officer at David.Maxwell2@dumgal.gov.uk.

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. We are seeking to appoint a leader with vision and a passion for learning who will lead learning within Rephad Primary School. The post represents an excellent opportunity to be innovative in developing our culture of sharing and learning. 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 is available to the successful candidate.

Applicants for teaching posts must be registered in the appropriate sector with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT. This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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.

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.go.uk.

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 membership of Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme, 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 at Kenny.Pullen@dumgal.gov.uk.