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Head Teacher Inverurie Academy

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced and inspirational Head Teacher to join us at Inverurie Academy.

Are you ready to take on the responsibility of providing leadership in one of Aberdeenshire’s secondary schools?  As Head Teacher at Inverurie Academy, you will be responsible for ensuring a quality learning and teaching experience for all pupils, delivered by a team of professional, empowered and highly dedicated staff in our brand new community campus.  We are looking for a dynamic and motivated leader to drive forward and build on the success of the Teaching Team in ensuring the best future for our students.

At the heart of the community, our new campus was opened in 2020 with state of the art facilities including science, food and design technology departments, specialist SEN facilities, general teaching spaces, sports and changing areas, reception, library and offices. The room layouts reflect the latest thinking in curriculum delivery – bright and modern with an interior design scheme that links all internal learning spaces.

With a school role of 1050 students, Inverurie Academy is a non-denominational school for S1 to S6, the Academy serves the catchment area of the town of Inverurie and surrounding areas.  Our Core Values at Inverurie Academy are Ambition, Inclusion, Integrity and Respect.  Quite simply, we will do everything we can to ensure that all students leave Inverurie Academy with these values forming a part of who they are.

The school handbook can be found here.

Inverurie Area

Situated in the valley of the river Don, the town of Inverurie is 15 miles north-west of Aberdeen City Centre and has a population of 13,500.  Founded by David of Huntingdon, Earl of Garioch and great-great-grandfather of Robert the Bruce, it is locally known as the Capital of the Garioch.  Inverurie has a bustling town centre with varied amenities and excellent road and rail links to the city of Aberdeen.

Why Aberdeenshire?

Making a move in your career isn’t just about getting a new job, it’s about making more of life.  It’s about the importance of balance between professional and personal life, delivering the best outcomes for you and your family.

So, what can Aberdeenshire offer you?

With a population of 236,000 spread over 2500 square miles, Aberdeenshire offers a mix of coastal towns and beaches with stunning countryside and the Cairngorms National Park right at its heart.  With Aberdeen City on your doorstep there is a bustling variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment.  There are rail links with Edinburgh and Inverness a 2 hour journey away and Aberdeen International Airport for travel further afield.

More information on living in Aberdeenshire and working for Aberdeenshire Council can be found here.

Relocating? 

Aberdeenshire Council recognises that in order to recruit and retain high quality employees across the organisation it is necessary to have a competitive relocation and resettlement scheme. The purpose of the scheme is to compensate employees for reasonable expenses directly incurred as a result of a change in their primary residence. The change must be wholly or mainly to bring their residence within a reasonable daily travelling distance of the place where they will normally perform their work.  Under the terms of this procedure relocation expenses of up to £8,000 (including vat) will be reimbursed.

Apply for this post HERE

Salary £86,970 per year

If you wish to discuss this post, please contact Paul Rooke, Quality Improvement Manager, paul.rooke@aberdeenshire.gov.uk

Recruitment Timeline

• Closing date: Sunday 7th November
• Online Assessment Centre: W/c 15th November
• Longleet interview: Friday 19th November
• School visit (tbc): W/c 29th November
• Shortleet interview: W/c 6th December

Recruitment dates may be subject to change