Depute Headteacher Primary

Job Description

Depute Headteacher Primary (1.0FTE) (7/11007) (Temporary)

Belmont Primary School

DHT03 - £71,694 (Job Sized)

Belmont Primary School in Stranraer currently comprises 11 mainstream classes, a Learning Centre with two classrooms supporting children with severe and complex needs, and a Nursery/ELC setting. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, happy and ready to learn. Our dedicated staff work in close partnership with supportive families, who play an active role in the life of the school.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and motivated Depute Headteacher to help lead our established team on a temporary basis until August 2027. The successful applicant will have experience of leading and managing key aspects of school improvement and will demonstrate a strong breadth of teaching skills and practice across different stages. As a member of the School Leadership Team, they will play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school and leading curricular development.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality learning and teaching, while sustaining improvement and securing the best outcomes for all our pupils within a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

This position may be suitable for a Secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post on a secondment basis.

Applicants for teaching posts must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT in the appropriate sector.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council. 

Requirements

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Required Information

As part of the recruitment and selection process we ask that you provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form and will be read in conjunction with your application form.

Please note that it is your responsibility to gather a reference and forward the completed document to the relevant contact within the School.  The reference should be submitted prior to the closing date.  The reference for this vacancy should be emailed to Mr Stuart Hunter, Headteacher: gw10hunterstuart@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

National Pay and Leave Calculation

Please refer to important information in the attached briefing note or to www.snct.org.uk Part 2: Appendix 2.19, Pay and Leave Specification.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to membership of  Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme, exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.” 

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact:  Mr Stuart Hunter, Headteacher on (01776) 702952

or email: gw10hunterstuart@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

Responsibilities