Head Teacher; Aberchirder Primary School - ABS

Position: Head Teacher (Aberchirder Primary School) - ABS46284
Location: Aberchirder

# Head Teacher (Aberchirder Primary School)::
ABS
46284

Published::
15/01/2026

Closes::
29/01/2026

Location::

Aberchirder Primary, Smith Cresent, Aberchirder, AB54 7TW
Salary::
£60,828 per year Contract Type::
Permanent Position Type::
Part Time

Hours::

28 hours per week##

Job Description We are looking for enthusiastic teachers who will be responsible for the leadership, good management and strategic direction to the school, conducting the affairs of the school to the benefit of the pupils and community it serves. Lead and manage whole school policy, its implementation and evaluation. Manage and develop the school curriculum, learning and teaching provision in order to promote improved educational outcomes.

Holding the Standard for Headshipbecame a prerequisite for teachers taking up their first permanent headteacher post at Local Authority and grant-aided schools in Scotland from1 August 2020, under Section 28 of the Education (Scotland) Act 2016.Thereare two exemptions. The first applies to any permanent headteacher who has been appointed to a position in a school on, or prior to, 1 August 2020.

The second exemption enables education authorities or the managers of grant-aided schools to appoint a person to a headteacher post, who has not attained the Standard for Headship, on a temporary basis for a periodnot exceeding 23 monthsafter 1 August 2020.There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

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The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Salary for this post will be in accordance with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or eligible to be fully GTC Scotland registered. If you qualified as a Teacher out with Scotland, please visit  and review the  for more information around obtaining registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland.

Please note that the grade for this position may be subject to change. Promoted Teaching Posts that meet the criteria will be resized on an annual basis, in line with the SNCT Handbook. Any grade change will be effective from 1st August each year.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.

Aberdeenshire Council appreciates the value of a diverse workforce.  We adopt inclusive practices, transparent policies and foster a culture built on mutual respect.## Job Attachments
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