EDUC 3233 Depute Head Teacher

Application Details Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via Me tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS. ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 14th of December 2025, 11:55pm. Location: Cathkin Primary School Hours: 35 hours per week. Salary: Depute Head Teacher 4, £71,649 per year. About the School Our vision is that we work together to nurture every child, providing opportunities for them to achieve and grow; a stepping‑stone to their future. Our school website will provide you with more details about our school and how we organise our pupils' learning in order to provide the best education for all our learners. We have a very good school ethos and our pupils feel well supported and included in our school. While children are at school our aim is to plan and deliver in partnership with parents, learning opportunities which allow our children to progress at their own pace. We fully support pupils with additional needs, offering individual support if required. We encourage all children towards independent learning, equipping them with the necessary skills to develop skills for learning, life and work. Transforming learning and teaching, inspiring learners, improving attainment and supporting young people to achieve their potential is what we want our schools to achieve. It is our mission to make positive meaningful changes in the lives of young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for pupils and staff and work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals. Education Resources are committed to the education, care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment. We are now inviting applications from Fully Qualified (GTC) Teachers. Responsibilities Assist the Head Teacher in the overall management of the school as part of a Management Team. Deputise for the Head Teacher in his absence and have responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of colleague. If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents. Application Process 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, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be 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 shall disqualify the applicant. Legislative 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 a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made. Teacher Salary In line with the Teachers' Conditions of Service, your salary for the remainder of this school salary year, which runs in conjunction with the academic session, 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. GTC Registration It is a legal requirement for any teacher teaching in a Scottish state school to be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration. Overseas Criminal Records Check An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided. Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant 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 job description. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description. Application Submission PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded. #J-18808-Ljbffr