Job Details Grade: DHT-HT-PT3 Salary: £66,606 per annum Hours: 35 Contract Duration: Temporary until 22 February 2026 or earlier return of postholder Please click the link below to watch our Inspire Learning video: https://www.apple.com/education/k12/success-stories/scottish-borders Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland. Role Purpose PURPOSE The role of a Deputy Headteacher is to assist and, where necessary, to deputise for the Headteacher in the conduct of the schools affairs. PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. The role of the deputy headteacher 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 the council under the overall direction of the Director of Education and Lifelong Learning. 2. The deputy headteacher shall be accountable to the council for the following list of duties, and for such other duties as can reasonably be attached to the post: (a) responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of the school (b) responsibility for school policy regarding behaviour management of pupils (c) the management of all staff, and the provision of professional advice and guidance to colleagues (d) the management and development of the school curriculum (e) to act as adviser to the Parent Council and to participate in the selection and appointment of the staff of the school (f) to promote the continuing professional development of all staff and to ensure that all staff have an annual review of their development needs; (g) working in partnership with parents, other professionals, agencies and schools (h) to manage the health and safety of all within the school premises. 3.Where a class teaching commitment is included in the remit of a deputy headteacher, its extent will be determined by the council on the basis of an assessment of the management content of the post. OTHER DETAILS: This profile is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the post. It is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may be required by the Service Director, Children and Young People to meet the needs and responsibility of the Service and the Council. HEALTH & SAFETY STATEMENTS CHIEF OFFICERS Ensure a suitable and sufficient standard of health, safety and welfare for employees within their Service area and that no employees are placed at risk by the work activities. This will be achieved through developing, implementation, and monitoring of health & safety policies and procedures, whilst adequately resourcing arrangements to ensure compliance with current and future legislation. LINE MANAGERS To ensure the effective management of health & safety within the area of responsibility, for employees and anyone else affected by the work activities, through the implementation and compliance with health & safety policies, procedures and arrangements. EMPLOYEES Must take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, other employees and anyone else who may be affected by their work activities carried out. Employees shall work in accordance with policies, procedures, information, instructions, and / or training received. Essential • Full GTC registration • Evidence of Continued Professional Development 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 Lynn Hodgins by telephone on 01450373434 or by email at lhodginsscotborders.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.