Depute Headteacher

Fife Council Cupar, Scotland May 21, 2026

Type Temporary
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Schedule Flexible

As a Depute Headteacher, the work centres on supporting learners and helping maintain a positive learning environment. It would suit someone who can bring warm, steady communication with children and families to the role.

Role overview

For those appointed, who do not yet hold the Standard for Headship, you will be required to complete the Into Headship qualification within 30 months of appointment. Model all behaviour expected of a Teacher in Scotland in line with the relevant Professional Standards.

Learning support involved

supporting learners and helping maintain a positive learning environment. Have high levels of interpersonal skills and abilities which will enable you to lead. Manage the school community, both at strategic and operational levels, to ensure continuous improvement.

Education skills and requirements

  • Demonstrate a commitment to your own professional learning as a school leader through career-long professional learning activity and to be able to show how this has impacted on you.

Job details

  • A highly-skilled school leader who is passionate about improving life chances for all through commitment to leading change and improvement that ensures positives outcomes for our c.
  • A link to the role profile is included below, where you will find more information about the role, with specific reference to essential and desirable criteria for applicants.
  • Additional detail: Flexible working options may be available.
Career guide

Learn more about this role

Explore the matching JobPedia guide for deeper duties, skills, salary context, and career paths.

JobPedia role guide

What does a Headteacher actually do?

Explore the real work behind the title, from day-to-day responsibilities to how the role works in practice for Headteacher.

Keep exploring similar roles

Search for more Depute Headteacher jobs from Fife Council in Cupar, Scotland.