Depute Head Teacher - DEE06313

Dundee City Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Edinburgh is seeking a qualified Depute Head Teacher to assist in school leadership at Morgan Academy. The ideal candidate must be GTCS Registered and have proven experience in leading curricular developments and staff management. Responsibilities include supporting the Head Teacher and overseeing educational improvements. This role requires strong leadership, management skills, and a commitment to student welfare.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading curricular and staff developments.
• Experience in a leadership role is necessary.
• Knowledge of current educational developments is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence

Management skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GTCS Registration (Secondary)

Job description

Job Description

Based at Morgan Academy, you will work full time, 35 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Gregor McBain on 01382 307000 or email [e-mail].

Requirements

You will be GTCS Registered (Secondary), and have proven and successful experience in leading developments (curricular and staff development), quality assurance and have experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

You will assist in the effective leadership of the school and where necessary deputise in the absence of the Head Teacher. The remit of the individual Depute Head Teacher is 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 of a range of classes and have knowledge, understanding and involvement in current educational developments.

In addition, you will have evidence of appropriate Professional Learning in a range of areas, have good management, leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills and have a positive and caring approach and 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.