Depute Head Teacher - Queensferry High School - 16999_1793108621

Depute Head Teacher
Queensferry High School
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We are seeking a full-time, Depute Headteacher (3.1 Support and Inclusion but the exact remit my change depending on the successful applicant) to join our Senior Leadership Team.
This is a six-year comprehensive school in the North West Locality of the City of Edinburgh Council. The catchment area of the school covers Queensferry, Dalmeny, Echline and Kirkliston Primary Schools, as well as St Margaret's RC Primary School at parent/carer request. A few years ago we moved into our brand new school with excellent new resources and commanding views of the Forth Estuary (including the three bridges). The school roll is over 1,300 and rising.
We have a strong ethos at Queensferry High School and are proud to create an atmosphere and learning environment which prepares young people with the knowledge and skills for a successful adult life. The school is firmly committed to raising attainment, promoting achievement and providing successful outcomes for all our young people. This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.
We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh Council
Happy to talk flexible working.
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