Depute Head Teacher - DEE06000

Dundee City Council; Dundee; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dundee City Council is seeking a full-time Depute Head Teacher at St Paul's RC Academy. The role involves effective leadership, supporting curriculum development, and ensuring quality assurance. Candidates must be GTCS registered and demonstrate strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Evidence of a wide knowledge of curriculum development in Scotland.
• Experience with a range of classes and current educational developments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the effective leadership of the school.
• Deputise in the absence of the Head Teacher.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

GTCS Registration (Secondary)

Job description

Job Description

Based at St Paul's RC Academy, you will work full time, 35 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Kirsty Small, Head Teacher, at 01382 307701 or email [e-mail].

Requirements

• You will be GTCS Registered (Secondary).
• Proven and successful experience in leading developments (curricular and staff development), quality assurance.
• Experience in a leadership role.
• Required to obtain RC Church approval. Please see https://sces.org.uk/church-approval/ for information.

Responsibilities

You will assist in the effective leadership of the school and, where necessary, deputise in the absence of the Head Teacher. The specific duties of the Depute Head Teacher are detailed in the attached Job Description.

The Individual

You will have evidence of a wide knowledge of curriculum development in Scotland and demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence. You will also have experience with a range of classes and be involved in current educational developments. Additionally, you will have evidence of appropriate Professional Learning, good management, leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills, along with a positive and caring approach and a commitment to young people.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.