Head Teacher - Balornock Primary School - GLA15171

Job Description

Can you make a difference to the future lives of Glasgow's children? What are your aspirations as a senior manager in education? Here is an opportunity you will not want to miss as a Head Teacher in Glasgow. Education Services are seeking to appoint highly motivated and dynamic individuals with an excellent track record in school management. We are looking for people who can lead the school community, develop learning and teaching and ensure that all pupils achieve their full potential. We seek experienced and highly motivated leaders to assist us in driving up our standards.

Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment along with GTCS Registration. Please note successful candidates will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.

“Into Headship” is now an essential requirement for this post, however the post may be offered on an Acting/Temporary basis to for a maximum period of 20 months if the successful candidate commits to gaining this qualification within this timescale. A permanent contract will be offered when the course is successfully completed. If it becomes clear that this essential qualification will not be achieved within 20 months then the contract will be ended with appropriate notice and internal candidates will revert to their substantive post.

These posts are excepted under Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013 (as amended).

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