Depute Headteacher

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Falkirk High School is a non-denominational six-year fully comprehensive school, situated in Falkirk, approximately one mile from the centre of town. Founded in 1886, Falkirk High School has a complement of approximately 1100 pupils; around 93 FTE teaching staff and a highly dedicated team of over 30 FTE support staff. Our Senior Leadership Team (SLT), led by our Head Teacher, comprises 4 Depute Head Teachers and a Resource Manager.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO

• join a multidisciplinary leadership team and help lead the creation of a learning community which takes a pride in its young people and all they can achieve?
• make sure the young people of Falkirk High School realise that achievement?

DO YOU

• demonstrate GIRFEC values at the heart of your life and work?
• have strong communication skills, including working with parents and outside agencies?
• have a proven track record in school improvement?

CAN YOU

• lead a large team of teaching and support staff who take a pride in what they have achieved?
• work effectively with others as member of a team at school, cluster and local authority level?
• demonstrate that you have made a positive difference to children’s learning and lives?

If all this sounds like you, then why not consider applying to become a Depute Headteacher at Falkirk High School.

The Application Process

Please refer to the person specification included in the Job Description when setting out the skills, experience and attributes that you can bring to this specific post.

Should your application be progressed to the next stage please note the key date listed below:

• Long Leet Assessment Centre 20 February 2026

Those applicants successful at the Long Leet event will then be invited to attend a Short Leet Interview on 6 March.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership along with GTCS Registration.

The salary for this post is paid in line with SNCT Conditions of Service, please see Appendix 2.19 - SNCT Handbook