Depute Head Teacher - St David’s Primary School - MID06850

Midlothian Council; Dalkeith; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is seeking a Depute Head Teacher for its thriving educational community. The successful applicant will oversee teaching standards, manage staff, and provide leadership within the school. This role requires full registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland and experience in educational leadership.

Qualifications

• Successful candidates must be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland.
• Must disclose any unspent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
• Should have experience in leadership within an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Teacher in leading the school and managing staff.
• Ensure compliance with educational standards and regulations.
• Work to enhance the quality of teaching and learning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum Development

Education

Full registration with GTCS

Job description

Job Description

Depute Head Teacher

Permanent

Full Time

Midlothian has 6 secondary schools, 30 primary schools (19 with nurseries), and 2 standalone nursery schools. Our special school, Saltersgate, supports children with various physical, social, emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties. School sizes range from around 20 to over 1200 pupils, serving diverse rural and urban catchments. Several new schools have been built recently, with more planned.

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 19th June 2025.

Requirements

Pre-Employment Checks/Requirements for Teaching Positions

If successful, employment will be conditional upon satisfactory completion of checks, including medical screening, two references (one from your current employer), verification of qualifications, and eligibility to work in the UK. Registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS) and a PVG check for Regulated Work with Children are mandatory.

Registration with GTCS

Applicants for permanent posts must be fully registered with GTCS. More information is available at www.gtcs.org.uk.

Regulated Work with Children

This role is considered Regulated Work with Children under the PVG Scheme (Scotland) Act 2007. Applicants must not be barred from working with children. Successful candidates will need PVG Scheme membership, which involves a fee of £59, payable via salary deduction over 6 pay periods, and a PVG Record Update at £18, payable over 2 pay periods. The fee will be deducted from final salary if employment ends early.

Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Failure to disclose may result in withdrawal of an offer. Having a criminal record does not automatically disqualify an applicant; suitability depends on the specifics of the case.

Further information on the PVG Scheme is available at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

How to Apply

Apply online. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Midlothian. If you experience difficulties or need reasonable adjustments, call 0131 271 3063 and specify the post reference number.

Applicants who are trainees of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability, or are care-experienced young people previously in care, are eligible for a guaranteed interview if they meet the essential criteria.

Closing Date

Sunday 15th June 2025