Depute Headteacher - Newtown Primary School - SBO10334


Company:	Scottish Borders Council
Salary:	£67,332 to £67,332 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Melrose, TD6 0QP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	25 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Details

Grade: DHT-HT-PT1

Salary: £67332 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Temporary until 15/08/2027 due to SEF funding

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Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland.

Role Purpose

The role of a Deputy 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 Kevin Wilson at Kevin.Wilson@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.

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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