Job Details

We have 3 vacancies for Headteachers within the Scottish Borders. For further information on the specific schools, our Council and our Education Service please see additional attachments.

Applicants are also very welcome to come along to our Recruitment Open Day at the Inspire Building in Tweedbank (opposite Tweedbank Train Station) on Friday 17 May from 13:00 until 15:00.

Posts:
Post 1 - Stirches Primary School
Post 2 - Duns Primary School
Post 3 - Cockburnspath Primary School and Coldingham Primary School (Joint Headship)

Grade:
Stirches - DHT-HT-P6.
Duns - DHT-HT-P9
Cockburnspath/Coldingham - DHT-HT-P5.

Please indicate on application form which post/s you wish to be considered for.

Contract Duration:
Stirches - Temporary Secondment Cover until August 2025
Duns - Permanent
Cockburnspath/Coldingham - Permanent

Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland.

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Role Purpose

To lead and manage the continued successful development of the school. To ensure the safety of all pupils. To conduct the affairs of the schools to the benefit of the pupils and the community it serves through pursuing objectives and implementing policies set by the education authority under the overall direction of the Service Director of Children and Young People.

Applicants are welcome to come along to an Open Day at the Inspire Building, Tweedbank from 1-3pm on 17th May 2024.

Essential

A degree (or equivalent) or diploma in primary education (or PGCE/PGDE) along with strong evidence of continued personal professional development

Full registration with the General Teaching Council (of Scotland)

Evidence of personal commitment to management and leadership development.

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

As of 1st August 2020 all successful candidates appointed to a permanent Headteacher role in Scotland are required to hold the Standard for Headship, through completion of the Scottish Qualification for Headship (SQH), Flexible Route to Headship (FRH) or Into Headship. For those appointed, who do not yet hold the Standard for Headship, you will be required to complete the Into Headship qualification within 30 months of appointment. Please note: that those candidates who already or have previously held a permanent Headteacher position are not required to complete the Into Headship programme and will not need to complete it within 30 months of appointment.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Christian Robertson at CARobertson@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.