Depute Head Teacher - Equity & Inclusion - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - EAL13161

Vacancy Information

DHT/HT Salary Scale Point 1 (£67,332 per annum).

Temporary maternity cover until 3rd October 2027.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday
To start January 2027.

The Equity & Inclusion Education Outreach Service is to provide bespoke support to identified learners on a short-term basis. The services will work on the premise that children and young people belong to their schools and communities and as such will collaborate and work in partnership with schools.

In line with Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC) principles, the Equity & Inclusion Outreach Service will work closely with other agencies as part of the ‘team around the child’, led by the Named Education Contact to provide early and effective intervention to ensure that all learners meet their full potential. This aligns closely to our strategy to ensure that our children and young people belong to East Lothian. The ability to form trusting relationships with children, young people and their families will be key.

This is a unique and exciting post which is funded by the Strategic Equity Fund. Consistent with the requirements of this funding, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring that children and young people’s progress is aligned to the associated stretch aims in our Raising Attainment Strategy in key areas including:

• Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence literacy and numeracy;
• Attainment of National Qualifications;
• Improved school attendance and engagement;
• Increased school attendance
• Reduced school exclusions and
• Participation of young people into positive post school destinations

The Depute Head Teacher, Equity and Inclusion will be accountable to Quality Improvement Manager for Equity and Inclusion. They will work closely with them to set the strategic direction of the service and evaluate and report on its impact in improving outcomes for learners.

The postholder will line manager a team of ten Equity & Inclusion Outreach Officers. The Depute Head Teacher will also oversee and line manage colleagues in linked services including Young Carers, Teachers of the Deaf and Mentoring Services.

This post is a secondment opportunity therefore you must seek permission from your line manager before submitting your application.

Interviews will take place on 3 November 2026 in John Muir House.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY / SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY
Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of East Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us). Any current employee wishing to apply for this temporary post as a secondment should discuss it with their current line manager in the first instance.

Job Details

The Depute Head Teacher will be responsible for triaging referrals to the service to ensure the efficient and equitable distribution of resources to meet emerging needs. This is aligned to the Depute Head Teacher/ FINAL/ Sep 22 work of our Child Planning Framework – Locality Teams. They will also work closely with social work colleagues and the Education Support Officers in the Equity and Inclusion Team to understand and meet the needs of learners.

The Depute Head Teacher will be responsible for the operational running of the service within the resources available through pursuing objectives and implementing policies set by East Lothian Council.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') 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. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

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 out with 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.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:

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 (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), ; recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay.

In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.

East Lothian Council Schools:
Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary and Secondary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary Schools
Secondary Schools

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