Depute Head Teacher

Published by Dundee City Council
Ref: DEE06777 Published date: 30/10/2026 Closing date: 15/11/2026
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Location:

St Joseph's Primary School, Dundee

Salary:
£74,154.00 - £74,154.00
Contract type:
Permanent
Position type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours
Categories:

Job Description

Based at St Joseph's RC PS, you will work full time, 35 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Michelle Louden on 01382 435316 or email mllouden601@dundeeschools.scot

Requirements

You will be GTCS Registered (Primary), and have proven and successful experience in leading developments (curricular and staff development), quality assurance and have experience in a leadership role. You will also be required to obtain RC Church approval. Please see https://sces.org.uk/church-approval/ for information.

Responsibilities

You will assist and where necessary deputise for the Head Teacher in the conduct of school affairs. You will support the Head Teacher in the performance of his/her duties to include a specified subset, see job description.

The Individual

You will have evidence of wide knowledge of curriculum development in Scotland, demonstrate up to date knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence. You will have experience of a range of classes, experience in a leadership role, knowledge, understanding and involvement in current educational developments. You will have proven and successful experience in leading developments (curricular and staff development) including quality assurance and evidence of appropriate professional learning in a range of areas. You will have a willingness to keep up to date and learn, evidence of full participation in the life of the school and to undertake curriculum/personal development. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The 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 by Dundee City Council.

Job Attachments

Depute Head Teacher Primary JD0261.pdf

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Job Information Pack - Teaching.pdf

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Location

St Joseph's Primary School, Dundee


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