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Permanent Post.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Salary: Head Teacher Scale 13, £91,884 per year.
View the Head Teacher job profile.
You will be required to study for and obtain the Standard for Headship, as determined by the GTC and in accordance with The Head Teachers Education and Training Standards (Scotland) Regulations 2019. You must be successful in gaining the Standard for Headship within 30 months of taking up your appointment. Full details on how to obtain this are available on the GTC website. Failure to achieve the Standard for Headship within 30 months may lead to employment termination as a Head Teacher.
Transforming learning and teaching, inspiring learners, improving attainment, and supporting young people to achieve their potential is our goal.
We seek an experienced and motivated leader to advance the Council's education priorities and the drivers of change in the National Improvement Framework.
This role involves leading in a modern school environment designed for 21st-century learning.
The Head Teacher will be responsible for:
1. Managing the school’s affairs for the benefit of pupils and the community, in compliance with educational statutes and duty of care.
2. Formulating clear aims and policies to achieve school objectives within the Council's framework.
3. Communicating these aims and policies effectively to staff, pupils, parents, and the community.
4. Representing the Council as the principal professional adviser to the Parent Council, supporting parental engagement, family learning, and providing advice under the Parental Involvement Act 2006.
About the school:
Biggar High School promotes responsibility for learning and life, preparing students to be independent, lifelong learners, capable of making decisions and understanding their consequences. The school emphasizes high-quality teaching and diverse strategies to support all learners, fostering partnerships with parents and the community.
View the school website.
Note: CVs are not accepted; additional information should be uploaded under supporting documents. Apply online; all communication will be via email.
Legislative Information:
This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003 and involves regulated work with children and/or adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Candidates must join or update the PVG Scheme before employment.
GTC Registration: Teachers in Scottish state schools must be registered with GTC Scotland.
Qualifications: Holding the Standard for Headship is mandatory for first-time headteachers in Scotland since August 2020. Details at GTCS.
Foreign Police Check: Candidates should provide details of employment gaps and foreign police checks where applicable.
Equal Opportunities & Armed Forces Community Covenant: South Lanarkshire Council promotes equality, encourages diverse applications, and guarantees interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum requirements. Veterans are guaranteed an interview if eligible.
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