Depute Head Teacher - Gilmerton Primary School

Depute Head TeacherGilmerton PrimarySalary: £71,820 per yearHours: 35 per weekGilmerton Primary School and The Spinney Lane Nursery School is seeking to recruit a Depute Headteacher with proven experience in driving forward curriculum innovation. Our school and nursery team are motivated and engaged in every experience within a purposeful, respectful and nurturing environment through high quality leadership and management at all levels. We welcome challenge in all aspects of school life and work in partnership with parents, carers and other agencies for the benefit of all learners.We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced teacher to join our leadership team. We welcome applications from experienced practitioners who will work to ensure learners develop the knowledge, skills and attributes they need to demonstrate four key capacities - to be successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.Gilmerton Primary School is a non-denominational primary school which serves the community of Southeast Edinburgh, and which opened on its present site in 1968. Gilmerton Primary School is organised into eighteen classes from P1 -7 (rising to 19 classes during session 2025/2026) and the current school role is 515. The school is led by a management team of a Head Teacher, two Depute Head Teachers, two Principal Teachers and a Business Manager. The leadership team also oversees the management of the Spinney Lane Nursery. Please visit our website for more information about our school https://gilmertonprimary.com/mailto:admin@gilmerton.edin.sch.uk">admin@gilmerton.edin.sch.ukOur Behaviours - The City of Edinburgh CouncilHappy to talk flexible working.Follow us on X at @edincounciljobsView