SLA05766 – Depute Head Teacher – Lesmahagow High School

Job Description Transforming learning and teaching, inspiring learners, improving attainment and supporting young people to achieve their potential is what we want our schools to achieve It is our mission to make positive meaningful changes in the lives of young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for pupils and staff and work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals. Education Resources are committed to the education, care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment. We are now inviting applications from Fully Qualified (GTC) Teachers. The Depute Head Teacher is required to: Assist the Head Teacher in the overall management of the school as part of a Management Team. Deputise for the Head Teacher in his absence and have responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of colleagues. Requirements GTCS It is a legal requirement for any teacher teaching in a Scottish state school to be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration.  Employment History/Foreign Police Check Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad. Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad. Legislative Information This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council. Please refer to and click on Code of Practice for further information about the disclosure process and best practice. Please Apply online For full guidance on how to apply online please click here South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.   As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.  Responsibilities Assessment Centre – Monday 17th June 2019 Interview Date – Monday 24th June 2019