Depute Head Teacher - Wallyford Primary School - EAL11287

East Lothian Council; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing school in Musselburgh seeks an enthusiastic Depute Head Teacher to join their team. The role focuses on Early Years leadership and supporting the Head Teacher in managing school affairs. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Early Years pedagogy and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must meet all 'essential' criteria on the Person Specification.
• Relevant qualifications for regulated roles required.

Responsibilities

• Supports and deputizes for the Head Teacher.
• Leads strategic improvement across the Nursery and P1.

Skills

Leadership

Early Years pedagogy

Quality assurance

Strategic change leadership

Education

Full GTCS Registration

Job description

Vacancy Information

DHT/HT Salary Scale Point 3 (£66,606 per annum)

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Start date: 11th August 2025.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, positive, and highly skilled Depute Head Teacher to join our Wallyford Team. Our growing school currently has a role of 653 students, including approximately 150 in our Nursery. Due to new housing developments, our role increases throughout the year. We have 3 Nursery Rooms and 21 classes from P1-P7, with around 29% of learners having Additional Support Needs. Our team has worked hard to raise attainment in literacy and numeracy, and we are committed to continuous improvement, narrowing the poverty-related attainment gap, and providing excellent teaching and learning opportunities.

The initial focus for the new Depute Head Teacher will be on Early Years, leading strategic improvement across the Nursery and P1. Additionally, the successful candidate will contribute to whole-school initiatives as part of our Senior Leadership Team. We seek someone with excellent knowledge of Early Years pedagogy, quality assurance, and strategic change leadership.

At Wallyford, we value mutual trust, understanding, and partnership to ensure a positive and successful experience for every child. We set high standards and expectations for all learners, and every team member's support is vital. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our team on this improvement journey.

Job Details

The Depute Head Teacher supports and, when necessary, deputizes for the Head Teacher. The Head Teacher manages the school’s affairs within available resources, pursuing objectives and implementing policies set by East Lothian Council under the overall direction 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 behaviors expected from our employees. If invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviors. Please review the document via the provided link to familiarize yourself.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Full GTCS Registration is required.

PVG Membership
This role is considered a Regulated Role involving vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as per the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

Candidates for regulated roles must become or update PVG Scheme membership before a formal offer of employment is made by East Lothian Council.

Note: PVG records are regularly updated. Any relevant disclosures will be discussed and investigated before an offer is made.

Additional Note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outside the UK in the last 5 years, you must provide an overseas criminal record check. Details are available on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For more East Lothian Council employment info, visit:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo

Note on Pay Arrangements
For those starting after the first day of the school session, salary will be recalculated to reflect leave and pay accruals, in accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service.

Further details on East Lothian schools can be found via their respective websites.

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For further questions about this vacancy, call 01620 827868 or email [e-mail].

Note: We do not accept CVs. Applications must be completed via the online form. If unable to apply online due to disability, contact us for a paper application.