Depute Head Teacher, Viewlands Primary School - PKC13771

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

The Depute Head Teacher at Viewlands will support the Head Teacher in providing strong, strategic leadership for the school and will play a key role in securing high-quality learning experiences and positive outcomes for all pupils. The role will include the remit for our Primary 5 - 7 classes.

The post holder will contribute to the leadership and management of Viewlands Primary School which is large and diverse, promoting a culture of high expectations, inclusion, and continuous improvement. They will lead and manage various aspects of learning and teaching, support staff development, and work collaboratively to move the school forward on its improvement journey.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience of effective leadership within a primary school setting, with the ability to support, motivate, and challenge colleagues.
• Strong resilience and emotional intelligence, with the capacity to remain calm, solution-focused, and professional in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• A clear track record of leading and managing high-quality learning and teaching, including monitoring, evaluation, and improvement of practice.
• Ability to build and sustain excellent relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and external partners, promoting a positive, inclusive school culture.
• Experience of contributing to school improvement planning, self-evaluation, and driving change to improve outcomes for learners.
• Strong understanding of inclusive practice, equity, and wellbeing, particularly in a diverse school community.
• Highly effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to work collaboratively and manage difficult conversations sensitively.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.
• Excellent IT and digital skills, with confidence in using technology to support learning and teaching, staff development, data analysis, and school communication.
• A clear commitment to professional learning, reflective practice, and ongoing leadership development.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share. Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.

Here's what we can offer you:

• A nationally agreed annual leave entitlement
• Eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Barry Donald-Hewitt, Head Teacher, on 01738 473080 to find out more.

External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One should be your current or most recent employer. If you are already employed as a teacher with Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide 1 reference, which must be from your current Head Teacher.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments.

Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check and maintain your membership.

If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, whilst over the age of 18, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

GTCS registration is required.

A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.