Education Resources
Location: Biggar High School, John’s Loan Biggar, ML12 6AG
The headteacher is required to :
• Manage the affairs of the school to the benefit of the pupils and the wider community in compliance with the requirements of the statutes relating to the provision of education and the general duty of care owed to staff and pupils.
Formulate clear aims for the school and policies to ensure their achievement within the framework of the Council’s policies.
Ensure the communication of these aims and policies to all staff, pupils, parents and other users of the school.
Act on behalf of the Council, as principal professional adviser to the school board and to provide to the board such advice and information as is required by the School Boards (Scotland) Act 1988 and the Education (Scotland) Act 1996.
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003 This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council.
Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/publications/and click on Code of Practice for further information about the disclosure process and best practice. In accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, this post has been designated politically restricted.
Closing date: Sunday 15 May 2011
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all sectors of the community. In addition we are committed to the Double Tick Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers him / herself to be disabled and who meets the competency requirements for the post.
Job Reference: SLA2576
Closing Date: 15-May-2011