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Lothian

School Leadership jobs in Edinburgh.

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 Edinburgh

What the Edinburgh market looks like.

Edinburgh's services run through NHS Lothian, covering the city plus West Lothian, Midlothian and East Lothian sites. Fife and Forth Valley are within commuting distance for many candidates, and Scottish NHS terms and PVG scheme membership apply rather than the English DBS route.

Major employers in Lothian

  • —NHS Lothian
  • —Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
  • —Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
  • —NHS Fife

Also covering

Livingston · Dunfermline · Falkirk · Musselburgh · Bathgate · 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 Edinburgh, answered.

What school leadership jobs are available in Edinburgh?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent school leadership roles across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian 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 Edinburgh?
Actionus works with education employers across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian 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 Edinburgh?
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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