Depute Head Teacher - ARB16135

Argyll and Bute Council; Campbeltown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Council is seeking a Depute Head Teacher for Campbeltown Grammar School. This role involves leading educational initiatives while supporting a positive work-life balance and flexible working arrangements. The council offers competitive salaries, a relocation package, and various employee benefits to foster a thriving community.

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

• Open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
• Requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership.
• Adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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, work, and do business. We are committed to making the council a great place to have a 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, including 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, flexible approach to work, supporting requests from employees on how they work.

We care about our people and the environment, aiming to do the right thing. Our initiatives include employee recognition schemes, environmental policies, and more to support what we all care about.

Learn more about our initiatives: 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 recognizes the importance of a positive work-life balance for wellbeing and productivity. We will consider flexible working requests carefully to ensure service quality is maintained, aiming for positive outcomes whenever possible.

Responsibilities

• Open to discussing flexible working arrangements.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership related to working with children.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post.
• Note: Pay arrangements for those starting after the first day of the school session are as follows: In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), teachers starting after the first day of the session will have their salary for the remainder of the school year recalculated to reflect leave and pay accruals. A guidance sheet will be provided to successful candidates 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 in the vacancy advert or job description, contact the recruiting manager:

• Kirsty Donnelly, Head Teacher
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [contact email]
• Reference: ARB16135/002332

Please note: Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button. CVs are not accepted.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to equality and diversity. For more information, see our Equality & Diversity Policy.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident: We will generally offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the job, in line with our scheme policies.