Depute Head Teacher - Dunbar Primary School - 2 Positions Available - EAL10839 - East Lothian Council
Vacancy Information
2 Depute Head Teacher Positions Available
DHT/HT Salary Scale Point 5 (£71,181 per annum)
Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday
To start asap.
Dunbar Primary School is a very large non-denominational primary school split over two campuses serving the community of Dunbar and the surrounding villages; the roll continues to rise as additional housing is built in Dunbar. The current roll is just under 1,200 pupils from Nursery – Primary 7.The John Muir Campus currently has fifteen P1–P3 classes and five rooms in our nursery. Within the John Muir Campus is the Local Authority Communication Provision (The Cove) for primary pupils. The Lochend Campus has twenty P4 – P7 classes.
Dunbar Primary School has a team of 5 Deputes who support, and where necessary deputise for the Head Teacher across our two-campus school. Three Depute Head Teachers are based at the John Muir campus, one who has responsibility for The Cove, and two based at the Lochend campus.The school is also supported by a full-time Principal Teacher (Inclusion and Support) and one Principal Teacher with full-time class commitment and a Family Support Worker.
All Deputes are responsible for shaping and driving our curriculum, implementing areas of our improvement plan and leading quality assurance to promote improved educational outcomes for all in our care. They are also responsible for all HR matters regarding their team.
We are looking for 2 enthusiastic and nurturing deputes who are committed to excellence. These DHT vacancies currently have no class teaching commitment.
Position 1
The successful candidate will be based in John Muir Campus with oversight of our P1-3 learners and specifically the wellbeing, learning and teaching of 2-year groups. They should have a strong knowledge of early level, play pedagogy and first level.For session 25-26 they will be responsible for P1 and P2.
Position 2
The successful candidate will be based at Lochend Campus with oversight of our P4-7 learners and specifically the wellbeing, learning and teaching of 2-year groups. They should have a strong knowledge of first level and second level. For session 25-26 they will be responsible for P4 and P6.
Dunbar Primary School works within an ethos of Support, Inclusion and Nurture and our values of AMBITION, RESILIENCE, COMMUNITY and HAPPINESS are realised within and out with our school community.
The school has enthusiastic children, supportive parents, committed support staff and dedicated teachers. All staff have high expectations and are committed to raising attainment and achievement for all the pupils at Dunbar Primary School.
It is anticipated longleet interviews will take place on 10 March 2025.It is anticipated shortleet interviews will take place on 17 March 2025.
You will be asked to indicate which post(s) you would like to be considered for when you complete the application form.
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 QualificationsFull GTCS Registration is required.
PVG Membership
This post is considered as Regulated Work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
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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