Head Teacher

Head Teacher, East Ayrshire

East Ayrshire (pop. 120,000) has strong, vibrant communities where residents enjoy a good quality of life and have access to opportunities, choices and high quality services.  Set in a desirable part of Scotland, East Ayrshire offers a contrast of beautiful countryside and scenic villages. With excellent train links and the M77 motorway extension, travel time between Glasgow and Kilmarnock is around 30 minutes, making many of our schools easily accessible using these routes.

With 9 secondary schools, 42 primary schools some of which have their own early childhood centre, 3 special schools and 14 separate early childhood centres, our staff are committed professionals who strive to meet the highest educational standards and are encouraged to use creativity in their daily practice.

We are an inclusive authority where everyone shares the aim of providing children and young people with the best start in life. The authority has invested in a modern school estate including shared campuses, integration of children with additional support needs and, where possible, children in early years. Our team enjoys a high reputation for innovative practice, curriculum development and excellent learning and teaching. As one of our head teachers you will play a key strategic role as part of the education authority team and as a leader of an excellent staff group.

We are currently seeking applications for a leadership post in the following school:

Mount Carmel Primary School

(EAY002477)

Mount Carmel Primary School, a denominational school, is part of St Joseph's Learning Community.  Situated in the North West of Kilmarnock it caters for children residing in the surrounding area, together with the villages of Kilmaurs, Knockentiber, Stewarton, Crosshouse, Dunlop and Fenwick. The ethos within Mount Carmel prioritises children's learning and development and promotes collaborative working within staff and our active, supportive parent body. The school role is presently 209 and there is a nine class structure.  The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and experienced leader with a commitment to working in partnership with parents and the wider school community. Applicants for this post must have RC approval.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please visit www.myjobscotland.gov.uk

Closing date 9 May 2014

For further information on East Ayrshire Council please visit www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk