Depute Headteacher - Targeted Pupil Support - SBO10399


Company:	Scottish Borders Council
Salary:	£76,617 to £76,617 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newtown St Boswells, TD6 0SA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	27 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Details

Grade: DHT-HT-PT5

Salary: £76617 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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Interviews will take place on Friday 02 October

Role Purpose

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to work as a Depute Headteacher with Targeted Pupil Support service.

Essential

• Hold a Primary or Secondary teaching qualification

• Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).

• Evidence of ongoing professional learning and leadership development.

• PVG Children Scheme membership

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Emma Auty at eauty@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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