Head Teacher (Secondary) - ANG06132

Job Description

Based at Carnoustie High School, Shanwell Road, Carnoustie.

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring leader with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children and young people?

Angus is a great place to live, work and visit.

As Head Teacher of Carnoustie High School, you will provide strategic leadership to promote high‑quality learning and teaching and secure improved outcomes for all young people. Working with colleagues across Angus, you will lead curriculum development, drive continuous improvement and ensure effective quality assurance across the school.

You will set a clear direction for staff, fostering a culture of high expectations, professional learning and reflective practice. You will offer professional advice, support and challenge, and contribute to improvement across the wider council area.  You will work in partnership with parents, the Parent Council, other professionals and agencies to strengthen outcomes for learners. 

Through visible, values‑driven leadership, you will inspire and motivate others, champion positive change and ensure Carnoustie High School continues to thrive.

If you would like further information about this post please contact Kenneth Black, Service Leader (Secondary), by email at BlackKI@angus.gov.uk.

You may be eligible for removal/relocation expenses. 

If you are applying for your first permanent head teacher post it is a condition that you attain the Standard for Headship within a period not exceeding 30 months and until such time as you complete the qualification you will be appointed on a temporary basis.

Please note interviews will be held - Assessment Centre and final interivew to be confirmed.

Requirements

You must have the ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme.

Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.

About Angus Council

In addition, please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council for more information about working for Angus Council.

The Individual

We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:

Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.