Scottish Government

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Contents

* The term "Deputy" is used throughout the relevant legislation and this guidance. Please note that this describes the position of "Depute" which is the recognised terminology used in schools and education authorities.

Section 1 Introduction
Background to the Guidance
Purpose of the Guidance
Status of the Guidance

Section 2 The Duties Placed on Education Authorities
Statutory requirements - section 14 of the Act
Regulations made under section 14 of the Act

Section 3 - Key Stages of the Appointments Process
Appointment Strategy
Advertising
Job remits/Person Specifications
Leeting Process
Final Selection
Composition of the Appointment Panel

Section 4 - Other Parental Involvement Options
Combined Parent Councils
Where no Parent Council exists
Local Authority Parent Networks

Section 5 - Redeployment and Temporary Appointments
Redeployment
Temporary Transfers

Section 6 - Other Involvement
Church Involvement
School staff / Pupil Involvement

Section 7 - Training
Standard for Headship

Appendix The Parental Involvement in Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher Appointments (Scotland) Regulations 2007