Vicegerent

Loretto School is a leading independent boarding and day school located on the outskirts of Edinburgh. We seek a Vicegerent to be a member of the School’s Leadership Team responsible to the Headmaster for the day to day running and organisation of the Senior School. The successful applicant could begin as early as April 2023 or later in the year. 

Loretto is a busy and vibrant boarding school and applicants should be excited about working in an environment where staff are fully committed in term time.  

Loretto children are friendly, engaging and eager to learn. Musselburgh, on the eastern edge of Edinburgh, is a terrific location to work. The city with its rich culture is on the doorstep and the countryside and East Lothian coastline lie to the east.

This is a full-time permanent post. Loretto has its own salary scale and salary will be determined by experience and aptitude for the role.

Interview Procedure

The procedure will involve interviews with Governors, Headmaster and the Senior Leadership Team. Ideally, these will take place at the School, but for candidates applying from overseas, online interviews may be arranged.

Long list interviews will be week commencing 9th January 2023.

Short list interviews will be week commencing 23rd January 2023.

Application

We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates who are excited at the prospect of this role. If you think that this is the right opportunity for you please send a completed application form and covering letter to HR@Loretto.com.

Alternatively, if you would like to arrange for an informal discussion please email HR@Loretto.com.

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Closing Date: Friday 16th December 2022

The School is committed to equal opportunities for all its pupils and staff.

Loretto is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Loretto meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme checks before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. The cost of this application will be met by the School. Annually, every member of staff at the School is required to undergo, complete, and sign to confirm that they have received child protection training and will uphold it.

You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this post.