Headteacher - FLK09685

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Job Description

Westquarter Primary School is a non-denominational primary school situated in the village of Westquarter, which is approximately 3 miles from Falkirk, with a current roll of 373 children across P1-P7, with spaces for 48 children in the nursery.

Our motto is Possumus Superati - We can be great, we will be great. At Westquarter PS, our aim is to ensure that everyone within our learning community becomes the best that they can be. We ensure equal opportunities are given to all our pupils and hold a genuine belief that each and every one has the capacity to achieve and attain high levels of success.

We are recognised for our effective partnerships with the community and local agencies and we value the strong support from our parents and learning community.

We are committed to improving the quality of Learning and Teaching across the school, helping all of our young people to receive the best possible start to life and work.

The school recently worked with pupils, staff and parents to review the aims, vision and values of the school. The pupils are encouraged to be Ready, Respectful and Safe. The school uses a restorative approach to support and

encourage pupils.

The school’s Senior Leadership Team comprises the Headteacher, one Depute Headteacher and 1.8FTE Principal Teachers. ;

Parent Council

The Main Aims Of The Parent Council Are

• To support and work collaboratively with the school in its work with pupils
• To seek and represent the views of parents
• To promote contact between the school, parents, pupils, providers of nursery education and the community
• To report to the Parent Forum
• To be involved in the appointment of senior promoted staff in the school.
• To raise funds for the school for the benefit of pupils (in some schools the PTA/PA fulfils this role).
  

Well-established transitions exists between Westquarter Primary School and its associated secondary school, Graeme High School, which supports cluster work and links between the Graeme catchment primary schools.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO

• establish a multidisciplinary leadership team and lead the creation of a learning community which takes a pride in its children and all they can achieve?
• make sure they realise that achievement?
  

DO YOU

• demonstrate that GIRFEC values are at the heart of your life and work?
• have very good communication skills, including working with parents and outside agencies?
  

have a proven track record in school improvement?

CAN YOU

• lead a large team of teaching and support staff who take a pride in what they have achieved?
• work effectively with others as member of a team at school, cluster and local authority level?
• demonstrate that you have made a positive difference to children’s learning and lives?
  

If all this sounds like you, then we want you to be the Headteacher of Westquarter Primary School.

The Application Process

Please refer to the person specification included in the Additional Information pack when setting out the skills, experience and attributes that you can bring to this specific post.

Should your application be progressed to the next stage please note the key dates listed below:

• School Engagement 7 February 2023
• Short Leet interview 8 February 2023
  

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership along with GTCS Registration.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.