Deputy Head Teacher

Job Description

Based in Harris Academy, you will work full time, 35 hours per week.

Requirements

You will be GTCS Registered (Secondary) and have proven and successful experience in leading developments (curricular and staff development), quality assurance and have experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

You will assist in the effective leadership of the school and where necessary deputise in the absence of the Head Teacher. The remit of the individual Depute Head Teacher is detailed in the attached job description.

The Individual

You will have evidence of a wide knowledge of curriculum development in Scotland and demonstrate an up to date knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence.

You will also have experience of a range of classes and have knowledge, understanding and involvement in current educational developments.

In addition you will have evidence of appropriate Professional Learning in a range of areas, have good management, leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills and have a positive and caring approach and commitment to young people.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.