Teacher Art & Design - DGA12019

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Annan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Art & Design for Annandale Academy. This full-time, temporary position offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment for professional development. The role requires registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland and a commitment to fostering student achievement.

Benefits

Access to discounts via Vivup platform

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support and wellbeing guidance

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the GTCS.
• Experience in teaching Art & Design is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join our team as a Teacher of Art & Design.
• Provide high-quality learning and teaching.

Skills

Compassionate

Effective classroom teaching

Education

Registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland

Job description

Advert

Teacher Art & Design (7/10246) (1FTE)

Annandale Academy

Teacher Scale £40,305 - £50,589

At Annandale Academy, we are committed to providing the very best educational experiences and opportunities for our students. Our staff are highly effective classroom teachers, compassionate, caring, and always willing to support our students in any way they can.

A vacancy has arisen for a Teacher of Art & Design to join our team. This is a temporary full-time position (1.0 FTE) for 1 year.

Our Council's vision is to make Dumfries and Galloway the best place in Scotland to live, learn, work, visit, and grow. Our Education Service contributes to this vision by fostering a rich mix of schools—large and small, urban and rural, partnership and all-through. Our goal is to increase achievement, attainment, and participation for all young people aged 2-18 by empowering staff to develop and innovate through collaboration.

We believe in developing the autonomy of schools, headteachers, and staff to facilitate high-quality learning and teaching. We utilize our resources innovatively to ensure continued improvements in attainment, achievement, and participation.

We are dedicated to supporting our teachers through high-quality professional development opportunities.

Dumfries and Galloway offers a diverse and rich quality of life, with outdoor pursuits, arts festivals, and excellent travel links to major centers. It is a magical corner of Scotland suitable for singles, couples, and families alike.

If you are considering a teaching career here and wish to join an ambitious, forward-thinking Council, we want to hear from you!

A significant relocation package of up to £5000 may be available for successful candidates (Permanent positions only). Please see attached guidance for further details.

Applicants 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 Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check before a formal offer is made.

Additional Information

Applicants who have resided outside the UK within the last 5 years must provide a police record check from the relevant authorities in their country of residence, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check.

Required Information

As part of the recruitment process, please provide ONE completed reference along with your application form. This reference should be emailed to: [e-mail]. It is your responsibility to gather and submit this reference before the closing date.

Pay and Leave

Please refer to the attached briefing note or visit www.snct.org.uk for details on pay and leave calculations (Part 2: Appendix 2.19).

Working for Dumfries and Galloway Council offers various benefits, including access to discounts via our Vivup platform, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support, and wellbeing guidance.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from underrepresented groups to bring diverse perspectives and experiences.

For further information, please contact:

Ewan Murray, Headteacher, at tel. [phone] or email: [e-mail]