We currently have the following opportunity:
Shared Head Teacher
£71,820
Kettins and Meigle Primary Schools
Applications are invited for the post of Shared Head Teacher at Meigle and Kettins Primary Schools.
Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring leader with the skills, confidence and energy to make a positive impact on the lives of our children?
An exciting opportunity has arisen as Shared Headteacher for Meigle and Kettins Primary Schools. These two successful village schools are situated five miles apart in the northeast of Perth and Kinross between Coupar Angus and Alyth. Both schools have two primary classes supported by an experienced and committed staff team and strong links with the local community. There is a principal Teacher who works with the headteacher to provide effective leadership across both schools.
The Head Teacher will provide vision and direction in order to ensure high standards of education and leadership of learning. We are seeking someone who can lead the two school communities, further develop learning and teaching and ensure that all pupils achieve their full potential.
You should have experience of leading aspects of improvement across a school. You should be able to talk about your leadership skills and the impact the improvement activity has had on outcomes for learners. You should have experience of leading a team. This could include leading a working group or staff team to drive improvement.
Ideally, you will also have experience in a leadership post. This could include a Middle Leader, Central Officer or Head Teacher post.
We will ensure you have a support network in place. You will be supported by your Quality Improvement Officer, be linked with a peer Head Teacher who will be your Critical Colleague, and have access to a Head Teacher Induction Programme; The Leading Change Programme.
Recruitment Pack and Additional Information
Kettins and Meigle Primary School Video
Interview Dates
Stage 1 - Friday 26th June 2026
Stage 2 - Tuesday 30th June 2026
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share.
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.
