EDUC 3179 - Depute Head Teacher - Bothwell Primary School (607682) - 3179-432076855. Job in Gla[...]

South Lanarkshire; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in Glasgow is seeking a Depute Head Teacher for Bothwell Primary School. The role involves assisting the Head Teacher in management, delivering the curriculum, and supporting strategic direction as part of the Management Team. Candidates must be fully qualified primary teachers registered with the GTC Scotland. The position offers a salary of £65,058 per year, with a commitment to equal opportunities employment and diversity.

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified (GTC) Primary Teachers required.
• Registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Teacher in overall management.
• Deputise for the Head Teacher in their absence.
• Work within the South Lanarkshire Council’s modernisation programme.
• Deliver the curriculum and contribute to school initiatives.

Job description

Position Overview

Internal applicants must apply via the Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via the Me tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking the application link in the section of the application form titled REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.

Actual closing date: Applications must be received 18th of December 2025, 11:55pm.

Location & Details

Location: Bothwell Primary School

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Depute Head Teacher 1, £65,058 per year

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Teacher in the overall management of the school as part of a Management Team.
• Deputise for the Head Teacher in their absence and have responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of colleagues.
• Work within the framework of the South Lanarkshire Council’s modernisation programme to provide high quality additional support needs and primary and secondary provision.
• Deliver the curriculum and contribute to whole school initiatives, as appropriate.
• Carry out the range of duties outlined in Annex B of “A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century”.

Qualifications & Requirements

We are now inviting applications from Fully Qualified (GTC) Primary Teachers.

Applicants must be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration.

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required for applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Equal Opportunities

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families under the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

Application Instructions

Please apply online – all correspondence will be via your email address.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may be automatically withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of elected members or employees of South Lanarkshire’s Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council disqualifies the applicant.

We do not accept CVs in place of the application form. Please submit the required information through the application form; all CV submissions will be disregarded.

Legal & Regulatory Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an PVG Scheme Update check prior to a formal offer of employment.

Salary & Conditions

In line with the Teachers' Conditions of Service, your salary for the remainder of this school salary year may be recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue pay.

Further information on the Teachers' National Pay and Leave Specification can be obtained from the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers' website Appendix 2.19 – SNCT Handbook.