Job Description
Job Description
Headteacher Primary (7/10929)
Calside Primary School
HT06 £76,035
Calside 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 generous management team, lead learning at Calside Primary School including Nursery and Learning Centre. The position offers an exciting opportunity to shape educational provision and is supported by a Principal Teacher, a Principal Teacher (Learning Centre) and a Nursery Manager. The school has strong links with its cluster schools and local businesses.
Calside Primary School is situated in Dumfries Burgh. 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.
Calside 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. Calside 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.
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.
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 Cargenbridge 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.
Applicants who are seeking to find out more about the school and its unique context should contact the link QIO, Melanie Henry Melanie.Henry@dumgal.gov.uk