Assistant Principal

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom City of Edinburgh Council Full time

Position Overview

Department of Children, Education and Justice Services

Assistant Principal
Gracemount High School

Compensation: £68,
Work Hours: 35 per week

Gracemount High School is a non-denominational secondary institution that accommodates just over pupils, serving the South East Edinburgh community. Established as a junior secondary school, it has evolved into a fully comprehensive six-year high school.

Constructed under a Public-Private Partnership, Gracemount High School commenced operations in . The leadership structure includes the Head Teacher, three Assistant Principals, a Senior Development Officer, and a Business Manager. Our team consists of 50 educators and 20 support personnel, forming a vibrant and successful educational community that caters to a socially diverse population. Over 70% of our students come from quintile 1 and 2 of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation. We take pride in each of our students, supported by a dedicated and caring staff.

We seek to appoint a highly competent and enthusiastic Assistant Principal who is passionate about making a significant impact on our community and the lives of young individuals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusivity, educational enhancement, and possess an understanding of the challenges faced in areas of notable deprivation. Essential and desirable core competencies are detailed in the job specification.

A comprehensive job specification is available in the attached document.

Compensation will align with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

This position involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act. The selected candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. For individuals who have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be necessary. Provision of this check is required. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the role will be contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of these pre-employment checks.

We are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture where all individuals feel valued, included, and empowered to perform at their best. We recognize the advantages that a diverse workforce, with varying values, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds, brings to our organization.

In pursuit of enhancing our organizational culture and establishing a collaborative work environment for the people of Edinburgh, we aim to attract the most suitable candidates not only based on their skills and experience but also their work ethos.


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