Job Details
Grade: DHT-HT-PT7
Salary: £78,246 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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Role Purpose
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
Responsibilities
* Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority, and under the direction of the Head Teacher, the duties of the Depute Head Teacher are to undertake such tasks as are required to support the leadership, management and continuous improvement of the school, including:
* Supporting the Head Teacher in providing strategic leadership and operational management across the school
* Leading on aspects of school improvement planning, self-evaluation and quality assurance
* Promoting high quality learning, teaching and assessment across all curricular areas
* Using evidence, attainment data and professional judgement to support improvement in learner outcomes
* Leading and managing staff, including supporting professional learning, development and review
* Promoting inclusive practice, equity and the wellbeing of all learners
* Supporting positive relationships, behaviour and attendance across the school community
* Working in partnership with parents/carers, partner agencies and the wider community
* Contributing to curriculum design and delivery in line with Curriculum for Excellence and national expectations
* Supporting safeguarding and child protection arrangements and promoting the health, welfare and safety of pupils
* Assisting with school timetabling, staffing, policies and other operational matters as required
* Deputising for the Head Teacher where required
* Contributing to the wider life and ethos of the school
Essential
* A teaching qualification recognised in Scotland
* Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland
* Evidence of relevant leadership experience in a secondary school setting
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Toby Marshall-Andrew at toby.marshall-andrew@.
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.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
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