Depute Head Teacher (Secondary)

Job Description

Based at Carnoustie High School, 7 Shanwell Road, Carnoustie.

The role of the Depute Head Teacher is to assist, and where necessary, to deputise for the Head Teacher in the conduct of the school’s affairs. To this end, the postholder must work closely with the Head Teacher in all aspects of school life and be capable of making decisions in her absence.

In the specific context of a secondary school, the Depute Head Teacher, as one of the Senior Leadership Team shares the team’s aim of providing the best possible education of pupils and students in the school. This includes a responsibility for fostering positive relationships across the school community, including among staff, with parents, and with the wider community.

The Depute Head Teacher assists the Head Teacher in administering, organising, developing and monitoring the curriculum of the school in all its aspects in accordance with the policies of the education authority and in the context of national policy.

Please note interviews will be held Monday, 26 October 2026.

Requirements

You must have the ability to become a member of the PVG Scheme.

Please refer to job outline and person specification for further details and requirements for this job.

About Angus Council

In addition, please refer to the "applicant guidance" document when completing your application form and to the "welcome to Angus" document and our website https://www.angus.gov.uk/jobs_and_training/working_for_angus_council for more information about working for Angus Council.

The Individual

We are happy to discuss flexible working during the recruitment process for this position. This means we are open to a conversation about working patterns and the flexibility that is available for this role whilst managing the workload.

We offer a guaranteed job interview to the following people who meet the essential criteria on application for a job:

Those with disabilities, recognised caring responsibilities, care experienced young people and ex-armed forces personnel. This also applies to our own employees with caring responsibilities, young people on apprenticeships and placements who meet the essential criteria for the job.