Depute Head Teacher - Preston Tower Primary School

Vacancy Information

DHT/HT Salary Scale Point 4 (£74,154 per annum - subject to job sizing).

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday
To start asap.

Preston Tower Primary School is located in the coastal time of Prestonpans. Our school sits across 2 campuses – West Loan (ELCC – P3) and Preston Road (P4-P7). The proximity of the High School enables us to have close links. Prestonpans consists of a mixture of social and privately owned houses. We are a non-denominational school cater for both boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 12 years, from Early Learning & Childcare (EL&CC)through to Primary 7, after which the majority of our children move onto Preston Lodge High School. Preston Tower PS has a current roll of 725 (June 2026) and a Free School Meal entitlement of around 22%. 52% of our Primary 1-7 children in the school live within quintile 1 and 2. Our 2 EL&CC classes have a shared roll of 113 children (June 2026), including 14 eligible 2 year olds. In Session 2026/27, the school has a 26 class structure (4xP1, 3xP2, 4xP3, 3xP4, 1x P4/5, 3xP5, 4xP6 & 4xP7). The Senior Leadership Team includes a Head Teacher, four Depute Head Teachers and a Principal Teacher (Support for Learning). Preston Tower is a school where everyone matters and we strive for our values of KINDNESS, NURTURE, RESPECT, INCLUSION and HIGH EXPECTATIONS to be realised both within and outwith our school community.

We are very fortunate to have enthusiastic children, supportive parents, carers and community members and, dedicated support and teaching staff. The DHT role being recruited for will have both line management responsibility for Primary 6 and 7 along with allocated strategic areas to lead.

There is also a day of teaching linked to this post. Further details about Preston Tower Primary can be found on our school website (Preston Tower Primary School Website). We warmly welcome enquiries from interested candidates – please contact the Head Teacher, Mr Tim Wallace, directly.

Longleet interviews will take place on 3 September 2026.
Shortleet interviews will take place on 9 September 2026.

Job Details

The role of a Depute Head Teacher is to assist and, where necessary, to deputise for the Head Teacher as required. The role of the Head Teacher is, within the resources available, to conduct the affairs of the school to the benefit of the pupils and the community it serves, through pursuing objectives and implementing policies set by East Lothian Council under the overall direction of the Head of Education.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
GTCS Registration

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo

Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session
In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with East Lothian Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), ; recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay.

In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.

East Lothian Council Schools:
Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here:
Primary Schools
Secondary Schools

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