Deputy Head Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 68,000; Full time

Job summary

OneSchool Global UK is seeking a Depute for Raising Attainment at the Caledonia North Campus in Aberdeen. This full-time role encompasses strategic leadership, safeguarding responsibilities, and promoting innovative teaching methods in a unique, technology-enabled learning environment. The qualified candidate will lead with excellence and commitment, fostering high standards within the school community.

Benefits

Competitive salary with 3% enhancement

Membership of Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Daily lunch allowance

Ongoing professional learning opportunities

Focus on well-being and work-life balance

Qualifications

• Outstanding classroom practitioner with experience in lesson observations.
• Successful experience in senior leadership.
• Strong understanding of Child Protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic professional leadership and management.
• Serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Develop a secure foundation for achieving high academic standards.

Skills

Pedagogical coaching

Leadership

Child Protection

Education

Degree in a secondary subject

GTCS registration

Job description

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OneSchool Global UK – Caledonia North Campus

Hours: Full Time, Permanent

£67,432.78 per annum

Our vision is to deliver "a global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn".

REDISCOVER THE JOY OF TEACHING AT ONESCHOOL GLOBAL

Take the next step in your education career within an innovative pedagogy, where students are not only eager to learn, but take ownership of their learning.

Together with a healthy work/life balance, smaller class sizes, strong engagement from the school’s leadership and school community, our teachers are supported to be the best educators they can be.

Globally, OneSchool has 125 campuses, 9,000 students and 2,000 staff and volunteers, across 20 countries… a world of opportunity awaits you at OneSchool Global!

The Campus

OneSchool Global UK Caledonia North Campus prides itself on providing a professional climate for learning which nurtures the development of each individual student’s potential within an organisation demanding high standards in support of academic, personal and social development. Although small in size, with 62 students, Caledonia North campus is securely funded through OneSchool Global.

We are a school without classrooms!

Our campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology, ensuring that both online and face-to-face classes are catered for outstandingly. Our learning areas are thoughtfully designed to inspire innovation and create a future-ready environment for all students.We take pride in our small school atmosphere, providing personalised attention to our students.

The Position

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Depute with responsibility for Raising Attainment to join our exceptional Caledonia North team on a full-time, permanent basis. This new position has arisen due to our continued growth and a desire to strengthen the leadership structure at our campus. It is a fantastic opportunity for a forward-thinking, highly motivated, and truly inspirational practitioner.

The Depute will be one of the leading professionals at the campus, directly reporting to and accountable to the Campus Principal. The primary objective is to provide strategic professional leadership and management to establish a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school.

Additionally, the Depute will serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead / Child Protection Coordinator and Deputy Exams Officer. The position is ideal for candidates with experience in Child Protection or those with a strong interest in developing expertise in this area. Comprehensive training and support will be provided by a specialist mentor.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a thorough understanding of and experience in pedagogical coaching including lesson observations and feedback. You will have successful experience in senior leadership and a strong understanding of Child Protection. You must be GTCS registered and have a degree in a secondary subject. You will need to be comfortable stepping away from traditional classroom teaching practices, to embrace modern teaching methods and technologies including video conferencing and online resources.

What we Offer

• Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated who want to learn with less behavioural issues.
• High-quality, technology-empowered learning environments
• A competitive salary plus the OSG UK enhancement of 3%
• OSG UK offers its teachers membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• A daily lunch allowance for the school canteen.
• Professional Growth – Dedicated Teacher Academy providing free, ongoing professional learning, combined with strong career advancement opportunities.
• Great work-life balance and a focus on well-being – no after-school or weekend sports and limited out-of-hours school activities.
• Signature pedagogy – evidence-based, self-directed learning framework.
• Collaboration – with teaching colleagues nationally and internationally.

At OneSchool Global we have a clear vision, and our values are the heart of everything we do. Our culture is supportive and dynamic, and our success is enabled by an engaging, passionate team approach.

For further information contact Sarah Gracie on 07999 421314 or email [emailprotected]

If you would like to arrange a visit to the campus or have an informal conversation regarding the role please email Emma Methivier- Campus Principal- [emailprotected]

For further information relating to the Campus, or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: OneSchool Global UK Employment Opportunities - OneSchool Global or follow us on LinkedIn.

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.