Depute Headteacher

Job Details

Grade:
DHT-HT PT 3

Salary:
£63,879 per annum

Contract Duration:
Permanent

Note:
Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland.

Please click the link below to watch our Inspire Learning video:

Prospective candidates are invited to attend a recruitment event at Inspire Tweedbank on 17th May 2024 from pm to find out more about the Depute Headteacher role across both these Schools
Role Purpose

The role of a Deputy Headteacher is to assist and, where necessary, to deputise for the Headteacher in the conduct of the schools affairs.

Essential
Full GTC registration
Evidence of Continued Professional Development

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.

* If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.

Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Carmen Foggin by telephone on or by email at

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post.

All appointments will be made on merit.

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