Depute Head Teacher (ASN Provision) - Ross High School - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - EAL13137


Company:	East Lothian Council
Salary:	£80,985 to £80,985 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Tranent, EH33 2EQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	1 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Vacancy Information

DHT/HT Salary Scale Point 7 (£80,985 per annum).

Temporary until 29th June 2027.

Days and Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday

To start 5th January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Depute Head Teacher for our ASN Provision to join a very dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Leadership team. The remit will include Health & Safety, Transitions – BGE and Senior Phase, Safeguarding, care & welfare (statutory duties including legislation), Raising attainment and achievement for all our learners, Strategic planning for continuous improvement , Recruitment, leadership & management of staff, Resource Management – ASN Budget, IEPs/CSPs, Attendance monitoring, Closing the Gap, Curriculum rationale, development and design, Learning pathways, Liaison with external agencies – CLD, Health, Social work, Police, ELW etc. Pupil voice & developing pupil leadership, Promoting positive behaviour management strategies

Ross High is a co-educational, non-denominational school situated in Tranent, East Lothian approximately 12 miles from the centre of Edinburgh. The school roll is currently 1226 pupils although this is due to increase significantly over the next few years. The school has good facilities for students and is continually looking for ways to broaden the learning environment out with the school, working together with partners within the community.

Ross High has been designated as the ELC provision for pupils of secondary age who have Complex Support Needs.

Ross High has significant strengths however its motto ‘Ad Meliora – Towards Better’ states clearly the willingness to improve. The school has clear Aims and Values including the Mission Statement ‘Excellence for Everyone’. Inclusion in all aspects of learning is at the heart of them all. The school strives to offer the highest quality of learning and teaching, support and preparation for the next phase in their lives. The school also has a Code of Conduct as well as a Code of Learning. The school ethos is built on these three key documents. An Expected Standards document has been introduced to all classes to ensure a consistent high quality of learning and teaching across the school.

Ross High also offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities that allow pupils to develop their skills beyond the classroom.

Interviews will take place on 28 October 2026 in Ross High School.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY / SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY

Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of East Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us). Any current employee wishing to apply for this temporary post as a secondment should discuss it with their current line manager in the first instance.

Job Details

The role of a Depute Head Teacher is to assist and, where necessary, to deputise for the Head Teacher as required. The role of the Head Teacher is, within the resources available, to conduct the affairs of the school to the benefit of the pupils and the community it serves, through pursuing objectives and implementing policies set by East Lothian Council under the overall direction of the Head of Education.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The

‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications

GTCS Registration.

PVG Membership

This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:

If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the

GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:

www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo

Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session

In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with East Lothian Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), ; recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay.

In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.

East Lothian Council Schools:

Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here:

Primary Schools

Secondary Schools

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https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us.

If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on

recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.

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