Depute Head Teacher (2 Posts) (St Patrick's Primary) - WDN05961

West Dunbartonshire Council; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking experienced teachers for a permanent promoted role in denominational schools. Candidates must possess a Catholic Teaching Certificate and be passionate about improving life chances for children. This role involves providing high-quality teaching and contributing to the development of schools and learning environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality learning experiences.
• Must have Catholic Church Approval.
• Detail experience and suitability in application.

Responsibilities

• Support schools and communities in developing learning and teaching.
• Ensure all pupils achieve their full potential.
• Maintain compliance with PVG scheme and disclosure of convictions.

Skills

Inspiration

Enthusiasm

Commitment to high-quality teaching

Education

Catholic Teaching Certificate

Catholic Religious Education Certificate

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for individuals who can support schools and communities, develop learning and teaching, and ensure that all pupils achieve their full potential.

We invite applications from experienced teachers who have delivered high-quality learning experiences and are seeking to use their skills in a leadership role.

Applicants should be inspirational, enthusiastic, and committed to providing high-quality teaching, with a natural enthusiasm for improving life chances for children.

As this is a permanent promoted post in a denominational school, candidates must have their Catholic Teaching Certificate and approval to work in this school.

Requirements

Please ensure your Head Teacher completes the attached report template and uploads it with your application before the closing date. Upload the report in the 'COVER LETTER' section; a separate cover letter is not required.

For Vacancies at Denominational Schools:

Evidence of Catholic Church Approval: Applicants must seek Catholic Church approval upon application submission and provide a copy to the Chair of the Panel before the interview. Pending approval, confirmation from the Church Representative will be sought.

Denominational Primary Posts: Applicants must have the Catholic Teaching Certificate or Catholic Religious Education Certificate. More information and forms are available at SCES website.

Denominational Secondary Posts: Applicants need RC Approval for the specific school. Forms and info are available at the same SCES website.

Responsibilities

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the PVG scheme. Membership or update of the PVG scheme is required before employment. Further details are available here.

Employment is excepted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants must disclose all convictions, including spent ones, as failure to do so could lead to dismissal or disciplinary action.

For more about the school, visit this link.

The Individual

We look forward to hearing from you. Please use your application to detail your experience and why you are suitable for this role.

For more about West Dunbartonshire Council, visit here.

Additional benefits information can be found at this link.