Depute Head Teacher - Burnfoot Community School - SBO09237

Scottish Borders Council; Hawick; On-site; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a deputy headteacher to lead and manage the school, ensuring quality education and supporting staff development. The candidate must hold full GTC registration and possess evidence of continuous professional development. This role offers a permanent contract with a salary of £66,606 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for leadership and strategic direction of the school.
• Manage behavior policy and staff.
• Oversee development of the school curriculum.
• Advisory role to the Parent Council.
• Promote professional development of staff.
• Ensure health and safety within the school.

Education

Full GTC registration

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Job description

Job Details

Grade: DHT-HT-PT3

Salary: £66,606 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Permanent

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Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland.

This advert has been extended until 28/09/2025. Previous applicants need not apply.

Role Purpose

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• The deputy headteacher shall be accountable to the council for the following list of duties, and for such other duties as can reasonably be attached to the post:
• responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of the school.
• responsibility for school policy regarding behaviour management of pupils
• the management of all staff, and the provision of professional advice and guidance to colleagues
• the management and development of the school curriculum
• to act as adviser to the Parent Council and to participate in the selection and appointment of the staff of the school.
• to promote the continuing professional development of all staff and to ensure that all staff have an annual review of their development needs;
• working in partnership with parents, other professionals, agencies and schools.
• to manage the health and safety of all within the school premises.

OTHER DETAILS: This profile is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the post. It is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may be required by the Service Director, Children and Young People to meet the needs and responsibility of the Service and the Council.

Essential

• Full GTC registration.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Jenni Curson at [e-mail].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.