Tayside

School Leadership jobs in Dundee.

Headteachers, deputies, heads of department and school business leaders are appointed on both interim and permanent terms, often around inspection, federation or trust growth. Actionus works discreetly with schools and trusts on leadership appointments.

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Hiring in Dundee

What the Dundee market looks like.

Ninewells is a large teaching hospital serving Dundee, Angus and north east Fife, with medical school links shaping the research and specialist workload. Tayside's integration joint boards mean many therapy and social care roles sit in partnership teams rather than the hospital.

Major employers in Tayside

  • NHS Tayside
  • Ninewells Hospital services
  • Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership
  • Scottish Ambulance Service

Also covering

Perth · Arbroath · St Andrews · Forfar · Montrose · Kirkcaldy

Typical settings

  • Maintained schools
  • Academy trusts
  • Special schools
  • Further education colleges

Common specialities

  • Headship
  • Deputy and assistant headship
  • Head of department
  • SENCO
  • School business management

Questions

School Leadership work in Dundee, answered.

What school leadership jobs are available in Dundee?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent school leadership roles across Dundee and the wider Tayside area, including maintained schools, academy trusts, special schools. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire school leaders in Dundee?
Actionus works with education employers across Dundee and the wider Tayside area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring school leaders.
What registration do I need to work as a school leadership professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Dundee?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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