Job Details
Grade: DHT-HT PT5
Salary: £74,028 per annum
Hours: 35
Contract Duration: Permanent
Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland.
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Please note the start date for this post is February 2026. The end date for this advert has been extended to 09/01/2026 and interviews will be held week commencing 19/01/2026.
Role Purpose
The role of a depute headteacher is to assist and, where necessary, to deputise for the headteacher in the conduct of the schools affairs.
Essential
• Full GTC registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Alex Johnson at Alex.Johnson@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.