Head Teacher - DEE06704


Company:	Dundee City Council
Salary:	£95,328 to £95,328 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dundee, DD3 9HD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	4 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Description

Based at St Andrew's Primary School, you will work full time, 35 hours per week.

Please note: References are no longer requested at application stage and will requested if you are successful in moving to the preferred candidate stage.

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Pamela Nesbitt 01382 433416 or email pamela.nesbitt@dundeecity.gov.uk.

Requirements

You will be GTCS registered (Primary) and have the Standard for Headship (SFH), or equivalent, as detailed on the GTCS website: https://www.gtcs.org.uk/professional-standards/the-standards/headship.aspx

You will also be required to obtain RC Church approval. Please see https://sces.org.uk/church-approval/ for information.

Responsibilities

The role of the Head Teacher is to promote high quality learning and teaching to secure improved educational outcomes for the benefit of pupils and the community, under the direction of the local Council. Head Teachers have a corporate responsibility to contribute to an agenda of ongoing improvement in their school and across their Council area.

The Individual

You will be able to demonstrate the standard for headship. You will have proven experience as a Depute Head Teacher/Head Teacher and demonstrate up to date knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence.

In addition you will have a strong record in raising pupil attainment and achievement, experience of School Improvement Planning, managing budget and resources and staff leadership, management and supervision.

You will also have evidence of appropriate Professional Learning in a range of areas and be committed to a consultative and participative style of management. In addition, you will have a positive and caring approach and commitment to young people, have good communication/ interpersonal skills and relate well to others.

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

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