Depute Head Teacher | Gilmerton Primary

Salary: £71,820 per year | Hours: 35 per week

Overview

Gilmerton Primary School and The Spinney Lane Nursery School are seeking to recruit a Depute Headteacher with proven experience in driving forward curriculum innovation. The school is a non-denominational primary school serving the community of Southeast Edinburgh, opened on its present site in 1968. It comprises eighteen classes from P1 to P7 (rising to 19 classes during session 2025/2026) and the current school role is 515. The leadership team includes a Head Teacher, two Depute Head Teachers, two Principal Teachers and a Business Manager, and also oversees the management of the Spinney Lane Nursery. The role requires working in partnership with parents, carers and other agencies for the benefit of all learners.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience across Early Years, First and Seco...