Head Teacher, Moncreiffe Primary School

2 months ago

Perth, Perth and Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time
Job Description

Head Teacher (PKC11436)
£70,116
Moncreiffe Primary School, Perth

We're looking for a transformative Head Teacher to lead Moncreiffe Primary School and it's ambitious staff group in achieving the best possible outcomes for it's young people.

With previous experience of embedding systems and practices to deliver great school improvement outcomes, this role provides the perfect opportunity for you to deploy all your skills and experience to deliver that goal.

Moncreiffe Primary School is at the heart of the Moncreiffe Community within Perth City. We are situated in the south of the city, nestled underneath St Magdelene's Hill, a local outdoor learning spot. We are close to the M90 motorway and accessible for all routes across Perth.

We are The Moncreiffe Family.' Every child in our school has the opportunity to shine in our inclusive setting. Children have a strong pupil voice through our Pupil Leadership Groups and UNCRC work, which is embedded in our school values of Kind, Responsible, Safe and fun.

Moncreiffe Primary School celebrates each child as an individual, inclusive to their own strengths and learning needs, to support, guide and teach to enable them to be the best they can be. We aim to make Moncreiffe a happy, relaxed and hardworking learning and teaching environment, which supports each child's learning including the development of social, moral, spiritual and cultural values.

Recruitment Pack and Additional Information

Moncreiffe Primary School Website

The Head Teachers Education and Training (Scotland) Regulations 2019 require candidates who are appointed to their first permanent Head Teacher post from 1 August 2020 to have attained the Standard for Headship. If you have not gained this qualification, appointment can only be made on a fixed term basis for maximum period of 30 months. Perth & Kinross Council are committed to supporting candidates gain this qualification.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Anne Lemon, Quality Improvement Officer via email -

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call to discuss.

Should you be invited to attend interview, you will be asked to provide 2 references, one of which must be your current or most recent employer. Therefore, when completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide contact details for two referees. If you are already employed as a teacher with Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide 1 reference, which must be from your current Head Teacher.

As Perth & Kinross Council operates an open reference policy, the onus will be on you to provide us with your references.

Please note, as your references are required for the start of the interview process, it is important you approach your referees and ask them to complete and submit them by e-mail to PRIOR to the date of your interview. The job profile and reference template are attached to this advert for you to forward to your referees. You will not have access to them after the post has closed.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer . In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours . Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team

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