Head Teacher (Secondary), Fortrose Academy HGH15172

Post Title: Head Teacher

Location: Fortrose Academy

Hours: 35 per week

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £84,936 p.a.

Contact Person: ​Annika Jansson email: Annika.Jansson@highland.gov.uk

Please APPLY ONLINE.

Applications from Gaelic speakers are encouraged.

After 1 August 2020, Education Authorities can only appoint the following categories of people as permanent Head Teachers:-

1. People who have achieved the Standard for Headship.
2. People appointed as permanent Head Teachers of a public school, a grant-aided school or an independent school on or before 1 August 2020.

A person who has not yet achieved the Standard for Headship may be appointed as a head teacher, provided the appointment does not exceed 30 months.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

The council has a comprehensive relocation package which may be available to the successful candidate.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.