Head Teacher; Monquhitter School - ABS

Position: Head Teacher (Monquhitter School) - ABS46314
Location: Cuminestown

# Head Teacher (Monquhitter School)::
ABS
46314

Published::
15/01/2026

Closes::
29/01/2026

Location::

Monquhitter Primary, Thornhill Road, Cuminestown, AB53 5WH
Salary::
£76,035 per year Contract Type::
Temporary Position Type::
Full Time

Hours::

35 hours per week##

Job Description 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.

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.
** Fixed term for a period not exceeding 09/04/2027.
** Please note this post is maternity cover to
** start Monday 13 April 2026
** for a year.

The requirement to hold or attain ‘Standard for Headship’ will not apply for this fixed term appointment.

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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.
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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.

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

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