Depute Headteacher - Galashiels Academy - SBO09600

# Depute Headteacher – Galashiels AcademyRef no:: SBO09600Published:: 13/11/2025Closes:: 27/11/2025Location:: Galashiels Academy, Elm Row, Galashiels, TD1 3HUSalary:: £71,181 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Job DetailsGrade: DHT-HT PT5Salary: £71181 per annumHours: 35Contract Duration: PermanentTeachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland.Please click the link below to watch our Inspire Learning video: https://www.apple.com/education/k12/success-stories/#scottish-borders## Role PurposeGalashiels Academy are looking for a Depute Head Teacher to assist and, where necessary, deputise for the Head Teacher in the conduct of school affairs. The Depute Head Teacher occupies a pivotal position in the management of the school. They are one of the senior leaders of the school and as such, the DHT would be expected to be a leading professional with the breadth of vision and range of skills necessary for the post.## Essential• Full GTC registration• Evidence of Continued Professional Development## Informal EnquiriesInformal enquiries may be made to Steven Raeburn at Steven.Raeburn@scotborders.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.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement #J-18808-Ljbffr