Depute Head Teacher - ARB17173

Argyll and Bute Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in the UK is seeking a Depute Head Teacher for Rothesay Primary School. This position involves supporting the Head Teacher in delivering high-quality education while managing pupil support and ensuring wellbeing. The successful candidate will engage in strategic planning and promote positive relationships within the school community. Benefits include a competitive salary and various employee initiatives supporting work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership discounts

Wellbeing initiatives

Learning and career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership.
• Experience in leading educational settings is preferable.
• Ability to promote inclusive and positive ethos in school.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Teacher in leading the school.
• Drive high-quality learning and teaching.
• Oversee pupil support and transition planning.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Data-informed school improvement

Safeguarding

Positive relationships

Job description

Service: Education

Closing Date: Friday 12th December 2025

Depute Head Teacher, Rothesay Primary 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. And 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.

The successful candidate will be based in the primary but will work collaboratively across the campus. The successful candidate will support the Head Teacher in leading the school by driving high‑quality learning, teaching and assessment; promoting an inclusive and positive ethos; and ensuring strong attainment and wellbeing for all pupils. It includes responsibility for strategic planning, staff leadership, data‑informed school improvement, and modelling effective practice. The successful candidate will have key responsibilities for overseeing pupil support, safeguarding, positive relationships, GIRFEC processes, and transition planning, alongside key operational duties such as timetabling, resource management and policy implementation.

Interviews for this post will be held on Wednesday 17th December 2025.

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, Hybrid and Flexible 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.

Applicants should note that:-

• 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 1st day of 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 salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay. In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. A link to the guidance sheet will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.

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

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description you will require to speak with the recruiting manager, who is:

• Kirsty Campbell, Acting Head Teacher
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Reference: ARB17178 / 037662

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy