Head Teacher

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An excellent opportunity has arisen for those who aspire to headship and have been developing their management and leadership skills to achieve this.

Heathryburn Primary is a co-educational, non-denominational school, which opened in 2009. The state of the art campus has many modern facilities, including a purpose-built games hall, Astroturf pitch, outdoor teaching areas, extensive grounds and a purpose built nursery with secure outdoor play area.

The Senior Leadership Team includes a Head Teacher and 2.0fte Depute Head Teachers. The current school roll is 276 with an 80 place nursery. There are 12 primary classes, 4 nursery classes; and an Enhanced Provision classroom and a Nurture Room.

The school is in the Northfield area of Aberdeen, in an area of predominantly local authority housing, situated approximately 5 miles from city centre.

Heathryburn School aims to provide a stimulating learning environment meeting the needs of all children and encouraging each child to reach their full potential. Wider achievement and increased attainment are encouraged at Heathryburn School.

There is a very supportive Parent Council, actively contributing to the life of the school and the wider community. The school, working together with families, aspire to achieve the school vision, ‘Learning is Life Changing’.

http://heathryburn.aberdeen.sch.uk/

Closing Date: 28 August 2016

Apply online at www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/jobs

The vacancy is available now, and appointment will be subject to full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT.

Committed to equal opportunities, Benefits include the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

The Council’s Relocation Scheme will apply to new employees who move to Aberdeen.