Depute Head Teacher - Maybury Primary School

Depute Head Teacher
Maybury Primary School
Salary: £71,820
Hours: 35 per week

We're looking for a nurturing and inclusive Depute Head Teacher to join our senior leadership team to support the growth of Maybury Primary and ELC: The M.A.G.I.C P.L.A.C.E.

Maybury Primary School is a new school in the west of Edinburgh. The school opened in August 2024, with Primary One in its first year and an early learning and childcare setting opening in January 2025. In August 2025, the school opened to all stages (P1 to P7) with modern, flexible learning spaces for up to 630 learners and an ELC capacity of 110 children.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required for certain circumstances. Employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

The successful candidate will have:

• previous leadership experience and leading whole school improvement
• a wealth of experience leading inclusive practice and GIRFEC
• excellent pedagogical knowledge and a depth of exemplary teaching experience across all stages
• ability to motivate, guide and lead others
• experience of leading learning and continuous improvement
• knowledge of how to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders to bring about improvement
• skilled interactions when dealing with children, colleagues, parents and partners
• degree level education or equivalent Leadership and Management training. Appointment subject to current GTCS Registration.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We may offer flexible working arrangements where possible.

Job Information

• Job Identification: 14127
• Job Category: Teaching - Primary
• Posting Date: 04/24/2026
• Apply Before: 04/27/2026
• Degree Level: SCQF 9 - SVQ 4, Degree (Ordinary), Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: Maybury Primary School
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Annual Working Duration: 52 Weeks