Head Teacher, Moncreiffe Primary School - PKC12523
| Posting date: | 07 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £73,110.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 April 2025 |
| Location: | Perth, PH2 0AW |
| Company: | Perth and Kinross Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PKC12523 |
Summary
Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Head Teacher (PKC12523)
£73,110
Moncreiffe Primary School
We're looking for an inspirational Head Teacher to lead Moncreiffe Primary and it's aspirational staff team in achieving the best possible outcomes for all children within our school community. You will have a clear vision for the school’s future and be able to demonstrate the Perth and Kinross values of ambition, compassion and integrity.
As a strong leader, you will have previous experience of embedding school systems and practices to effectively achieve quality improvement priorities. As a lead learner, you will have a sound understanding of the key features of high-quality learning and teaching, meeting learners needs and raising attainment for all learners. This role provides the perfect opportunity for you to demonstrate your ability to lead by example, inspire the staff team and build on the existing positive learning culture.
You will have strong inter-personal skills, which will enable you to manage relationships and successfully resolve conflict. Effective communication skills are essential in this role to ensure that all members of the school community feel fully involved in the life and work of the school and nursery.
Moncreiffe Primary School and Nursery 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’ and every child in our school and nursery 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. The dedicated Parent Council work together to successfully support our many improvements. Together, with the support of our dedicated staff, parents, and the wider community, we work to inspire children to reach their full potential and become confident, resilient, and caring individuals.
Moncreiffe Primary School celebrates each child as an individual, inclusive to their own strengths and learning need. We support, guide and teach, enabling children 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 achievement including the development of social, moral, spiritual and cultural values.
We believe that every child deserves to feel safe, valued and supported. Our nurturing approach ensures that all children are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning and actions. Above all, we strive to make learning an exciting, purposeful and enjoyable experience for every child.
Additional Information
Recruitment Pack and Video
Moncreiffe Primary School Website
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share.
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. 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 Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you:
- A nationally agreed annual leave entitlement
- Eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, and our Wellbeing Framework
- Access to a range of benefits
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Anne Lemon, Quality Improvement Officer (Early Years & Primary), via email - ALemon@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.
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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 recruitment@pkc.gov.uk 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.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming 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.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, whilst over the age of 18, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
GTCS registration is required.
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.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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