Depute Head Teacher - Gullane Primary School - EAL11561. Job in Gullane Education & Training Jobs

East Lothian Council; Gullane; On-site; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Scotland is seeking a Depute Head Teacher for Gullane Primary School. The candidate must have Full GTCS Registration and PVG Membership due to the nature of the role. Responsibilities include assisting the Head Teacher and managing the school’s affairs. This position offers a competitive salary scale starting at £62,556 per annum. Interested candidates should apply online as CVs are not accepted.

Qualifications

• Full GTCS Registration is required.
• PVG Membership is necessary for regulated roles with vulnerable groups.
• Candidates must provide an overseas criminal record check if spent over 3 months outside the UK in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deputise for the Head Teacher.
• Manage the school’s affairs to benefit pupils and the community.

Skills

Full GTCS Registration

PVG Membership for regulated roles

Job description

Vacancy Information

DHT/HT Salary Scale Point 1 (£62,556 per annum)

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday
To start asap.

Gullane Primary School has undergone a building expansion to reflect the increase in local housing. The school has 11 classes (a mix of straight and composite), and a custom-built nursery operating on a 48-week model to meet the provision of 1140 hours entitlement.

The school community worked closely together to identify a clear ethos and vision for the future around a school which focuses on 'Caring, growing, and learning with purpose'. We have embedded our recently revised school values, and use these as a basis for celebrating success and achievement:

• Curiosity
• Ambition
• Respect
• Empowerment

We believe that Gullane Primary School is a caring community committed to all stakeholders, with school values underpinning our daily life and work.

Find out more about Gullane Primary School at eastlothian.gov.uk/gullane/home

Longleet interviews will take place at Gullane Primary School on 3 September 2025.
Shortleet interviews will take place at Gullane Primary School on 10 September 2025.

Job Details

The Depute Head Teacher assists and, where necessary, deputises for the Head Teacher. The Head Teacher manages the school’s affairs to benefit pupils and the community, following objectives and policies set by East Lothian Council under the guidance of the Head of Education.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for detailed tasks and duties. You must meet all 'essential' criteria on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The 'East Lothian Way' outlines the values and behaviours expected of our employees. If invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviors. Please review the document via the provided link.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Full GTCS Registration is required.

PVG Membership
This role is considered a Regulated Role with vulnerable groups, as per the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

Candidates for regulated roles must become or update their PVG Scheme membership prior to employment.

Note: PVG records are regularly updated. Any relevant disclosures will be discussed and investigated before a formal offer.

If you have spent over 3 months outside the UK in the last 5 years, you must provide an overseas criminal record check. Details are available on the website.

Additional Information

For more East Lothian Council employment info, click the link below:

Note: Pay arrangements for those starting after the first day of the school session
Salaries for teachers starting after the session begins will be recalculated to reflect leave and pay accruals, in accordance with SNCT conditions.

Further details on East Lothian schools, including websites, can be found here:
Primary Schools
Secondary Schools

If you have issues creating an account or applying on MyJobScotland, contact their support team via the provided link.

For further vacancy info, call 01620 827868 or email recruitment@.

We do not accept CVs. All applications must be completed via the online form. If you cannot complete the form due to a disability, contact us for a paper application.