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Headteacher Primary (7/)
Dalry and Kells Primary Partnership
HT04 £68,
We are seeking to appoint a leader with vision and a passion for learning who will, along with a management team, lead learning across the partnership of Dalry and Kells (New Galloway) Primary Schools. This post offers an exciting and unique opportunity to shape educational provision across the cluster into the future within a dynamic school community which has high aspirations for all.
All schools are situated in an area of Dumfries and Galloway known as the Glenkens. The Glenkens is an attractive, lively rural community, comprising New Galloway, St John’s Town of Dalry, Balmaclellan and Carsphairn. The first two villages are three miles apart on either side of the River Ken at the north end of Loch Ken. It is an area with good facilities and strong communities committed to all of the schools. As well as traditional agriculture and forestry, renewable energy, tourism and natural and cultural heritage are all increasingly important local employers. Good housing is very affordable and the area is easy to reach by car from Castle Douglas (20 minutes), Dumfries (40 minutes) and Ayr (50 minutes).
In addition, Dalry Primary has a Nursery setting which is managed by a Nursery Manager. An important element of this post is to develop an ethos, culture and values which demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend a virtual information session on the schools – details and sign up are here:
A significant relocation package of up to £ may be available to the successful candidate (Permanent positions only). Please see attached guidance for further information.
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. 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 experience in primary education and be committed to very high standards of achievement.
Applicants are required to be fully registered in primary education with the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT and be able to demonstrate that they have, through both experience and professional development, met the criteria in the Standard for Headship.
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act .