Head Teacher Dingwall Primary School

HEAD TEACHER (PRIMARY), DINGWALL PRIMARY SCHOOL, DINGWALL HGH12329, £71,154 (New Pay Award applied)

The closing date for applications is 03/04/23.

Applications can made online at: https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/highland-council/jobs/head-teacher-primary-dingwall-primary-school-hgh12329-266363

Dingwall Primary is the largest primary school in the Highland region. The current role for the school is 495 between Primary 1-7 and over 45 children in the nursery. Both English and Gaelic-medium education are available in the school. There are presently 14 English-medium classes and a further 4 classes taught through the medium of Gaelic.

Located near to Tulloch Castle in the Royal Burgh of Dingwall, the school was built back in 1971 and enjoys a large playing field and garden areas which are regularly used for outdoor learning. The school also has a tarred play area and adventure playground.

It has also recently benefitted from the installation of a biomass heating system and a refurbishment of the canteen. The classrooms are of generous size and contribute to a stimulating learning environment for the pupils. The single storey east wing of the school is occupied by P1-3 classes, with classrooms grouped round communal areas for each year group. The central portion of the complex contains the school kitchen, extensive dining area and the hall/gym. This connects with the two-storey building which houses most P4-7 classes and the main school office.

The school’s Early Learning Centre is situated next to the school buildings in demountable huts with an excellent garden space for developing outdoor play and learning.

The Highland Deaf Education Service is also based at the school and we have several deaf children in mainstream classes supported by teachers and pupil support assistants. 

This session, as part of our School Improvement Plan we have introduced our new Family Centre to support our community with the cost of living crisis and to help close the poverty related attainment gap.

Highland Council is undertaking an ambitious programme of change to meet the challenges and fully embrace the unique opportunities that exist across the Highlands of Scotland including the fastest growing city in Europe and some of the most remote and sparsely populated parts of the United Kingdom.

You will be joining a high performing successful Organisation located in a unique part of the country, a removal and relocation package of up to £6,500 is available.