Headteacher Full Time

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Headteacher (7/10405)

Castle Douglas High / Dalry Secondary Schools

HT Salary Scale Point 14 – £67,638

We are seeking to appoint a leader with vision and a passion for learning who will lead learning across the partnership of Castle Douglas High / Dalry Secondary Schools. This post offers an exciting opportunity to shape educational provision across the partnership into the future within dynamic school communities which have high aspirations for all.

Both schools are situated in the picturesque area of Dumfries and Galloway known as the Stewartry. It is an area with good facilities and strong communities committed to their schools. As well as traditional agriculture and forestry, renewable energy, tourism, natural and cultural heritage are all increasingly important local employers. Good housing is affordable and the area is easy to reach by car from Dumfries (30 minutes).

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 secondary education and be committed to very high standards of achievement.

Applicants for teaching posts must be registered in the relevant sector with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

For further information and an informal discussion please contact Sheelagh Rusby, Quality Improvement Manager, Education Services on 01387 264479 or email: Sheelagh.Rusby@dumgal.gov.uk