Depute Head Teacher - Prestwick Academy - SOA11975 - SOA11975

South Ayrshire Council; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Prestwick is seeking an individual to assist and deputise for the Head Teacher in managing school affairs. The role is key in fostering community engagement and implementing educational initiatives. Candidates should have leadership experience in education and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including wellness programs and discounts on leisure facilities. A commitment to child safety is essential, requiring PVG Scheme membership.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Experience in educational leadership or management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist and deputise for the Head Teacher in school leadership.
• Engage with the community and local stakeholders.
• Implement effective educational programs and initiatives.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

To assist and where necessary, to deputise for the Head Teacher in the conduct of the school's affairs.

ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS

Here’s what we can offer!

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

REQUIREMENTS

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at .

Please note you may be required to meet PVG cost.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The grade of this post is DHT/HT - Point 5.

The work style for this post is Frontline.