Depute Head Teacher - ARB16135

Argyll & Bute Council; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Argyll & Bute Council is seeking a Depute Head Teacher for Campbeltown Grammar School. This role offers a competitive salary and a flexible working environment. Join a council committed to community and employee well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts on gym memberships

Wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities for learning and career growth

Responsibilities

• Discuss flexible working arrangements.
• Requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership.
• Salary adjustments for those starting after the first school session.

Job description

Job Description

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 30th May 2025

Requirements

Depute Head Teacher, Campbeltown Grammar School

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. We are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

A relocation package is available with this post.

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work.

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies, we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Learn more here: Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Responsibilities

• Open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with children.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• Please note: Pay arrangements for those starting after the first day of the school session.
  
  In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), teachers who commence employment with Argyll and Bute Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school year recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay.
  
  A calculation will be carried out upon employment start, and leave and pay will be adjusted. A link to the guidance sheet will be provided if applicable.

The Individual

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you need clarification on any information within the vacancy advert or job description, you should contact the recruiting manager:

• Kirsty Donnelly, Head Teacher
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Reference: ARB16135/002332

Please note: Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button at the top of this page. We do not accept CVs or applications by contacting the manager directly.

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to ensure our workforce reflects the society we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, championing diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. Learn more about our commitments in our Equality & Diversity Policy.