Depute Headteacher Primary/Teacher Primary - DGA13561


Company:	Dumfries and Galloway Council
Salary:	£43,383 - £74,154
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Dalbeattie, DG5 4DF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Aug 2026
Closing date:	24 Aug 2026

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Depute Headteacher /Teacher Primary

Dalbeattie Primary School

HT04 £74,154

Teacher Scale £43,383 - £54,453

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated teachers to help shape education provision in Dumfries and Galloway. Our commitment to teachers is evident by the provision of high-quality professional learning for all.

We are looking to attract and appoint a highly skilled Class teacher 0.4fte and Depute Headteacher 0.6fte at Dalbeattie Primary School.

Dalbeattie Primary is part of Dalbeattie Learning Campus and is situated in the Stewartry town of Dalbeattie, which is 14 miles west of Dumfries. The current school roll 235 with a 50 place ELCC.

Our school motto is

Believe and Achieve. Our vision is to prepare every child to take their place in society by providing high quality, engaging, inspiring and motivating learning experiences in a caring and nurturing environment. We believe that 21

st Century learners should show commitment, kindness, respect, consideration honesty and good manners. We encourage learners to show a sense of inclusion and equality and social responsibility to the school, wider community and globally to promote an ethos of sustainability.

We enjoy a close partnership with our cluster primaries and Dalbeattie High School which is co-located on Dalbeattie Learning Campus. Our academic reputation and continued development of an inclusive and flexible curriculum are seen as positive features of our school community.

Our school is welcoming, dynamic and vibrant with a commitment to the development of both pupils and staff and the creation of a positive learning community. We have built strong links with a wide variety of partner agencies and local community organisations. Our pupils and families are supported by a dedicated and professional team who play an integral part in enhancing our positive ethos and culture of achievement.

We are an innovative school which recognises its strengths and aims to build capability in all areas but we are also fully committed to developing new ideas and challenges to ensure that the improvement agenda and school is always moving forward to provide the best opportunities for our young people.

A significant relocation package of up to £5000 may be available to the successful

candidate (Permanent positions only). Please see attached guidance for further information.

Applicants for teaching posts must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT in the appropriate sector.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Requirements

Required Information

As part of the recruitment and selection process we ask that you

provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form and will be

read in conjunction with your application form.

Please note that it is

your responsibility to gather a reference and forward the completed document to the relevant contact within the School. The reference should be submitted prior to the closing date. The reference for this vacancy should be emailed to:

gw08duncanelizabeth4@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

National Pay and Leave Calculation

Please refer to important information in the attached briefing note or to

www.snct.org.uk

Part 2: Appendix 2.19, Pay and Leave Specification

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of

Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme, exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.”

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact: Elizabeth Duncan, Headteacher on tel: 01556613130 or email:

gw08duncanelizabeth4@ea.dumgal.sch.uk