Teacher History

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative school in a vibrant community seeks a passionate History Teacher to join their dedicated team. This temporary part-time position offers the opportunity to shape young minds and contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. With a commitment to high-quality professional learning, the school provides excellent facilities and a supportive environment for both staff and pupils. The ideal candidate will be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland and possess strong skills in communication, collaboration, and creativity. If you are looking to make a positive impact in education, this role is for you.

Benefits

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Discounts via Vivup

Wellbeing Guidance

Financial Support

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated teacher with a focus on History.
• Registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).

Responsibilities

• Support teaching at Wallace Hall Academy with a focus on History.
• Foster a safe and positive learning environment for students.

Skills

History Teaching

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Creativity

Education

Registered with GTCS

Degree in Education or History

Job description

Location: Wallace Hall Academy Primary School, Manse Road, DG3 5DS

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 28 hours per week

Job Description

Teacher History (Temporary) (0.8FTE)

Wallace Hall Academy

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to support teaching at Wallace Hall Academy. We are committed to high-quality professional learning for our teachers.

Our recent inspection in January 2025 resulted in the following evaluations:

• Leadership of change – Very Good
• Learning, teaching and assessment – Very Good
• Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion – Very Good
• Raising attainment and achievement – Very Good

We aim to attract and appoint a highly skilled History Teacher, with knowledge of a second Social Subject area being advantageous.

Wallace Hall is a rural school in Thornhill, located 13 miles north of Dumfries. The school caters to approximately 550 secondary students, 185 primary students, and 50 in our ELC. The new school building, opened in January 2010, features excellent facilities. The school operates as a 2-18 establishment under one Head Teacher.

Our motto is "Together we grow, learn and achieve". We strive to provide a safe, happy environment where all learners are encouraged to reach their full potential, developing skills such as communication, compassion, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, and citizenship.

We maintain strong partnerships with our five cluster primaries and serve a diverse student body, including approximately 25% from outside our catchment area. Our reputation for academic excellence and curriculum development attracts many families.

Our school is vibrant, committed to staff and pupil development, and fosters a positive learning community. We have 65 teaching staff and 35 support staff, with strong links to partner agencies including the Parent Council and local organizations. Our dedicated support staff play a vital role in our ethos and achievement culture, and our school is known for excellence.

Requirements

We are an innovative school committed to continuous improvement and developing new ideas. This temporary post lasts until December 2025.

The position may be suitable for secondment, with prior approval from your line manager.

Applicants must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).

This role is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Candidates must join the PVG Scheme or complete an update check before employment.

Applicants who have resided outside the UK in the past five years must provide a police record check from the relevant authorities.

Required Information

Please provide ONE completed reference with your application, which will be read alongside your application form. It is your responsibility to ensure the reference is submitted before the closing date. The reference should be emailed to: [e-mail]

We offer an attractive benefits package, including discounts via our Vivup platform, local business discounts, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support, and wellbeing guidance.

At Dumfries and Galloway Council, we value equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

For further information, please contact:

Mr B Graham, Head Teacher, Tel: [phone]

Mrs S Gibson, School Support Manager, Tel: [phone]