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Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dalbeattie; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup platform discounts

Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Wellbeing guidance

Job summary

Dalbeattie Primary School, part of Dumfries and Galloway Council, is seeking a highly skilled class teacher for a temporary post of up to 9 months. Applicants must be registered with GTCS and be prepared for PVG checks. A secondment could be considered with line-manager approval.

The school is committed to equality and our learners benefit from a supportive, dynamic environment. Elizabeth Duncan, Headteacher, can be contacted for more information.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
• Temporary post for up to 9 months.
• Secondment possible with line manager approval.

Skills

Teaching

GTCS registered

PVG scheme

Job description

We are looking to recruit a highly skilled class teacher at Dalbeattie Primary School. This is a temporary post for a period of up to 9 months.

Dalbeattie Primary is part of Dalbeattie Learning Campus and is situated in the Stewartry town of Dalbeattie, which is 14 miles west of Dumfries.

Our school is welcoming, dynamic and vibrant with a commitment to the development of both pupils and staff and the creation of a positive learning community. We have built strong links with a wide variety of partner agencies and local community organisations. Our pupils and families are supported by a dedicated and professional team who play an integral part in enhancing our positive ethos and culture of achievement.

We are an innovative school which recognises its strengths and aims to build capability in all areas but we are also fully committed to developing new ideas and challenges to ensure that the improvement agenda and school is always moving forward to provide the best opportunities for our young people.

This position may be suitable for a Secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post on a secondment basis.

Applicants for teaching posts must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT in the appropriate sector.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Required Information:

As part of the recruitment and selection process we ask that you

provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form and will be read in conjunction with your application form.

Requirements

• With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.
• Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.
• Employees also get access to membership of Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme, exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact:

Elizabeth Duncan, Headteacher on tel. [phone] or email: [e-mail]