At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support teaching staff while managing Primary 6 and 7 classes.
- Company: Preston Tower Primary School, a nurturing and inclusive educational environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive community, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team in a vibrant coastal community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and shape future generations.
- Qualifications: GTCS Registration and relevant teaching experience required.
The predicted salary is between 74154 - 74154 £ per year.
Salary Scale Point 4 (£74,154 per annum - subject to job sizing).
Days and Hours of Work: Monday - Friday. To start asap.
Preston Tower Primary School is located in the coastal town of Prestonpans. Our school sits across 2 campuses – West Loan (ELCC – P3) and Preston Road (P4-P7). The proximity of the High School enables us to have close links. Prestonpans consists of a mixture of social and privately owned houses. We are a non-denominational school catering for both boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 12 years, from Early Learning & Childcare (EL&CC) through to Primary 7, after which the majority of our children move onto Preston Lodge High School. Preston Tower PS has a current roll of 725 (June 2026) and a Free School Meal entitlement of around 22%. 52% of our Primary 1-7 children in the school live within quintile 1 and 2. Our 2 EL&CC classes have a shared roll of 113 children (June 2026), including 14 eligible 2 year olds. In Session 2026/27, the school has a 26 class structure (4xP1, 3xP2, 4xP3, 3xP4, 1x P4/5, 3xP5, 4xP6 & 4xP7).
The Senior Leadership Team includes a Head Teacher, four Depute Head Teachers and a Principal Teacher (Support for Learning). Preston Tower is a school where everyone matters and we strive for our values of KINDNESS, NURTURE, RESPECT, INCLUSION and HIGH EXPECTATIONS to be realised both within and outwith our school community. We are very fortunate to have enthusiastic children, supportive parents, carers and community members, and dedicated support and teaching staff.
The DHT role being recruited for will have both line management responsibility for Primary 6 and 7 along with allocated strategic areas to lead. There is also a day of teaching linked to this post. Further details about Preston Tower Primary can be found on our school website.
We warmly welcome enquiries from interested candidates – please contact the Head Teacher, Mr Tim Wallace, directly. Longleet interviews will take place on 3 September 2026. Shortleet interviews will take place on 9 September 2026.
The role of a Depute Head Teacher is to assist and, where necessary, to deputise for the Head Teacher as required. The role of the Head Teacher 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 East Lothian Council under the overall direction of the Head of Education.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The ‘East Lothian Way’ – values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours.
Job Requirements:
- Relevant Qualifications
- GTCS Registration
- PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.
Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.
Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check.
Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo
Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session: In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with East Lothian Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay.
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Depute Head Teacher - Preston Tower Primary School - EAL12896 employer: East Lothian Council
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