Head Teacher – St Mary’s Primary School, Hamilton
Location: St Mary’s Primary School, Hamilton
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: Head Teacher Scale 9, £82,839 per year
Job Overview
Transforming learning and teaching to inspire learners and improve attainment. The Head Teacher will lead the school, delivering a 21st century curriculum and driving the Council’s educational priorities.
Responsibilities
- Manage the affairs of the school to the benefit of pupils and the wider community in compliance with statutory requirements.
- Formulate clear aims for the school and develop policies to achieve them within the framework of the Council’s policies.
- Communicate aims and policies to all staff, pupils, parents and other users of the school.
- Act on behalf of the Council as the principal professional adviser to the Parent Council, supporting parental engagement and family learning.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Must hold or be able to obtain the Standard for Headship within 30 months of appointment. A successful attainment of the Standard for Headship is mandatory.
- Registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
- Approval of the Roman Catholic Church under section 21 (2A) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980.
- Overseas Criminal Records Check for applicants born outside the UK or who have lived for a continuous period of three months or more outside the UK in the last ten years.
- Requirement to register with the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check prior to formal offer.
Benefits
The position offers a competitive salary of £82,839 per year on Head Teacher Scale 9 and a workload of 35 hours per week.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion
The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, a guaranteed interview is offered to disabled applicants who meet essential criteria. Applicants from armed forces backgrounds also receive a guaranteed interview where criteria are met.
Application deadline: 31 May 2026
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