Overview
Join to apply for the Depute Head Teacher role at East Lothian Council.
Location: Knox Academy, Haddington, East Lothian. The school serves around 925 pupils (census 2024) with a local culture focused on Ambition, Respect and Community.
Vacancy Information
* Role: Depute Head Teacher for Learning, Teaching & Assessment; SQA; TMR; House DHT
* Salary: DHT/HT Salary Scale Point 5 (£71,181 per annum)
* Contract: Temporary secondment cover until 2 April 2026 — possibly longer depending on business requirement
Hours
* Days and hours of work: Monday – Friday
* Start date: to start ASAP
Seniorities and Employment Type
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Temporary
Location and School Context
Knox Academy is a comprehensive school in Haddington. The school offers a full S1-S6 curriculum and a diverse range of extra-curricular activities. The school collaborates with pupils, parents, staff and the wider community to support learners to achieve their potential.
Key Responsibilities
* Whole School Leadership
* Strategic development and improvement of Learning, Teaching and Assessment
* Lead tracking, monitoring and reporting
* Lead SQA arrangements including verification, prelims and final exams
* Head of House role for approximately 300 pupils, working with a Pupil Support Leader
* Fostering strong partnerships with pupils, staff, parents, partners and the wider community
* BGE Focus: Lead and track attainment target setting, analysis and interventions
* Further details available in the Job Outline/Person Specification
Job Requirements and Qualifications
* Qualifications: Full GTCS Registration is required
* PVG: This post is a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults; PVG membership or update is required prior to formal offer
* All preferred candidates for regulated posts will be required to become a PVG Scheme member or update prior to offer
* Overseas criminal record check required if spent more than 3 months outside the UK in the last 5 years
Additional Information
* Applicants must apply online via MyJobScotland; CVs are not accepted
* For more information: contact the Business Manager, Peter Luke, for an informal discussion
* Pay arrangements: teachers starting after the first day of the school session will have salary calculated for the remainder of the school year
* Further information on East Lothian Council employment and local schools is available at eastlothian.gov.uk
How to Apply
Applications must be completed online. If you require a paper application, please contact the council via the provided channels.
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