INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE
Position: Permanent Head Teacher Post
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Head Teacher Scale 13, £91,884 per year
Application Process: Internal applicants must apply via the Opportunity Marketplace.
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 are available on the GTC website. Failure to achieve this standard within the specified period may lead to employment termination.
Transforming learning and teaching, inspiring learners, improving attainment, and supporting young people to reach their potential are our goals. We seek an experienced, motivated leader to advance the Council's education priorities and the drivers of change in the National Improvement Framework.
This role involves leading a modern school designed to deliver a 21st-century curriculum. The Head Teacher will:
1. Manage the school's affairs for the benefit of pupils and the community, complying with education statutes and duty of care.
2. Formulate clear aims and policies to achieve school objectives within the Council's framework.
3. Communicate these aims and policies to staff, pupils, parents, and the community.
4. Represent the Council as the principal professional adviser to the Parent Council, supporting parental engagement and family learning, in accordance with the Parental Involvement Act 2006.
About the school:
Biggar High School encourages students to take responsibility for their lives and learning, providing opportunities for growth from First Year to post-school independence. The school aims to help students achieve academic success and develop life skills, working in partnership with parents and the community.
View the school website.
Important notes: We do not accept CVs. Additional supporting documents can be uploaded during application. All correspondence will be via email.
Legislative and Registration Requirements:
* This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
* It is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Applicants must not be barred from working with vulnerable groups.
* Preferred candidates will need to join or update their PVG Scheme clearance before employment.
* GTC Scotland registration is mandatory for teachers in Scottish state schools.
Qualifications and Checks:
* Holding the Standard for Headship is a requirement for first-time headteachers in Scotland since August 2020. More information is available at GTCS Standard for Headship.
* Candidates must disclose employment gaps and provide a foreign police check if applicable.
Equal Opportunities:
South Lanarkshire Council promotes equal opportunities and encourages applications from all community members. Disabled applicants meeting minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The council also supports armed forces personnel, veterans, and their families, providing guaranteed interviews for qualified veterans.
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