Job Description
Depute Head Teacher - Support (PKC10053)
£66,927
Breadalbane Academy, Aberfeldy
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and driven member of staff to join our all-through school. We would welcome applications from experienced teachers willing to work as part of a dynamic and committed whole-school Senior Management Team comprising of the Head Teacher, three Depute Head Teachers (School Improvement; Pupil/Staff Support; Primary) and a Business Manager.
The Depute Head Teacher (Support) will have overall responsibility for both pastoral and learning support in the secondary school and will line manage the two principal teachers of Guidance and the principal teacher of Support for Learning. The role also involves support for staff, both pastoral and professional. Along with the DHT School Improvement, the postholder will have responsibility for the development and delivery of high-quality learning and teaching experiences planned to meet the needs of all pupils and will also be expected to lead on the development and monitoring of the work of the school in implementing local and national objectives.
The postholder will also line manage a numbers of subject principal teachers and support them in areas such as department planning, quality assurance and curriculum development.
Our school is founded on strong values and an unerring commitment to getting it right for all our children. We are looking for an individual who is committed to making a difference to the lives of our pupils.
Requirements
About the School
Breadalbane Academy - located in the scenic town of Aberfeldy, towered over by the Highland Perthshire mountains - has one of the most spectacular school settings in the UK. Its location makes it an ideal gateway to the Scottish Highlands, despite being just over 30 minutes commute from the City of Perth. Perth in turn has excellent motorway and rail links to Edinburgh and Glasgow, which can each be accessed in about one hour.
The Academy has a long and distinguished history, dating back to the 19th Century, which is complemented by our current high levels of attainment, reflected in our 2018 placing within the Sunday Times top performing 50 state schools in Scotland. We are an all-through school, catering for pupils aged 2 to 18, with a wide catchment stretching from the stunning wilderness of Rannoch Moor in the west to the bustling towns of Dunkeld and Pitlochry in the east.
The school has a Gaelic Medium provision in the primary which extended into secondary in session 2018/19. We also opened a Gaelic Nursery in session 21-22. Given our commitment to Gaelic, we do particularly welcome applications from Gaelic speakers.
In our most recent HMIE inspection the school was graded 'very good' in three out of five categories and 'good' in the remaining two. The school was particularly praised for its positive ethos underpinned by excellent staff-pupil relationships. These attributes were again picked up by a recent Nursery inspection (February 2017), which praised our nurturing environment and quality of leadership. The school was visited by a local authority team in May/June Revised August 2018 which also resulted in a very positive report which can be seen on the school website.
As well as excellent academic attainment, Breadalbane Academy also prides itself on the quality of its wider curriculum which stresses the development of the whole child. This has recently been recognised in a range of ways: the school was one of three finalists in the Scottish Education Awards STEM category in 2018 and in the Learner Pathways category in 2020. Additionally, our work in developing employability skills has been used to exemplify good practice on the national Education Scotland website; and our sector-leading outdoor learning programme is to be featured on the BBC’s "Adventure Show".
Our state-of-the-art Community Campus opened in December 2010 and provides an exceptional learning and working environment for pupils and staff, making ours one of the best equipped schools in Scotland. Our facility boasts a 25m swimming pool, an astroturf playing surface, a recording studio, a dance studio, and excellent ICT resources.
Further information can be found on the following websites:
http://www.breadalbane.pkc.sch.uk/
http://www.pkc.gov.uk
Responsibilities
About Working for Perth & Kinross Council
Perth & Kinross Council’s schools consistently perform above the national average for pupil attainment and receive positive inspection reports. The Council has invested heavily in new school buildings and facilities in recent years. Our schools work together innovatively to embrace new technology, for example with the Perth City Campus initiative.
The Council’s Education and Child Social Care departments are jointly managed at Director level, and we have long advocated early intervention and support in children’s earliest years to improve long-term outcomes. The Council is also committed to ensuring positive outcomes for school leavers, with investment in Modern Apprenticeships and our innovative Careers Academy, increased opportunities for work experience and paid internships.
The Council is fully committed to investing in its staff, providing inductions, ongoing training and support with a view to retaining talented staff through succession planning. Perth & Kinross Council is piloting the new Professional Update approach to continuous professional development for teachers. We encourage staff to widen Revised August 2018 Page 4 of 10 their horizons and make connections across the organisation, supporting their own and the Council’s development.
The Individual
If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Mr John Devine, Head Teacher/Campus Leader on 01887 822300.
Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.
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.
At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. 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 PKC and you could soon be joining our team!
As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.
A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.
Perth & Kinross Council welcomes 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.
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