Head Teacher

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 9th February 2024

Head Teacher, Campbeltown Grammar School

A skilled and experienced leader is sought to take up the role of Headteacher at Campbeltown Grammar School, Argyll and Bute.

We are looking for a dynamic, confident, determined Head Teacher who will provide leadership, vision and strategic direction to deliver the best possible outcomes for our learners and school community. The successful candidate will be an inspiring, encouraging, supporting and empowering individual who will lead their team and the whole school community to deliver the Council’s priorities and objectives while ensuring continuous improvement across their areas of responsibility.

As an experienced leader, you will demonstrate a commitment to building capacity and leading transformative change, and will have a record of turning vision into positive impact on young people’s lives. We are looking for someone who brings a positive approach, and who doesn’t shy away from open and honest conversations in order to secure the best possible outcomes for our learners.

Argyll and Bute is recognised as one of Scotland’s most diverse and beautiful regions, offering economic opportunities, future prosperity and an unparalleled quality of life. The post of Head Teacher at Campbeltown Grammar School offers the chance to play a pivotal, inspirational role in a vibrant and diverse community spanning the urban and remote rural, offering unique professional and personal opportunities.

Applicants should note that:-

• This post is not suitable for job share.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• This is a temporary post which may be filled on a secondment basis by an employee wishing to gain experience/career development and will be at the discretion of the employee’s director.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Simon Easton, Education Manager
• Telephone: 01436 657681
• Email: Simon.Easton@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference: ARB13736/AED03595

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.