Deputy Head (Student Progress)
Erskine Stewart Melville are looking for an ambitious senior leader to join our award‑winning school as Deputy Head (Student Progress). As we look to our first year as a co‑educational Senior School, we are at a pivotal point in our history, and this role will play a central part in shaping the future direction of our School.
Responsibilities
The Deputy Head (Student Progress) will be a key strategic leader within the School, with the opportunity to make a lasting impact on standards, outcomes and student experience. They will drive improvements in student progress across the school, using data intelligently to inform strategy, while always keeping students at the heart of decision making. This is a highly visible leadership role, which encompasses line management responsibility for academic Heads of Department.
The successful candidate will be a dynamic and analytical leader, lead from the front, navigate challenges with sound judgement and purpose, and build strong, collaborative teams.
Qualifications
A proven track record of improving student progress is essential, alongside excellent problem‑solving skills. Strong knowledge of the Scottish curriculum is vital, as is a genuine passion for raising standards and delivering excellence in learning and teaching.
Employment
This is a full‑time, permanent position commencing on 17 August 2026 (subject to satisfactory completion of pre‑employment checks). The salary grade is F1, currently £80,918. Candidates should submit a letter addressing the Principal, outlining their suitability for the role.
Eligibility
ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate must demonstrate a right to work in the UK.
Benefits
* Fee remission from Nursery to S6
* Free school lunches
* Free Sports’ Club membership, including access to pool and fitness suites
* Generous holiday allowance
* Generous pension
* Death in service benefit
* Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity leave
* Membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including a range of discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations
* Employee Assistance Service
* Cycle to work scheme
* Car leasing salary sacrifice scheme
* Annual professional review process
* Regular salary reviews
* Funding towards professional qualifications
Values
We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role‑modeling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.
Contact
recruitment@esms.org.uk
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