Teacher Home Economics - DGA13695

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a temporary Teacher of Home Economics at North West Community Campus to cover a maternity leave for up to one year. The post is 1.0 FTE with the unpromoted teacher scale £36,159 - £54,453, commencing 16 November 2026.

Applicants must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and will need to provide a reference as part of the application. A PVG scheme check is required before a formal offer is made.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
• PVG scheme check required before offer.
• Provide ONE completed reference with application.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Home Economics as part of the BGE and senior phase curriculum.
• Cover maternity leave for up to one year on a 1.0 FTE basis.

Job description

Job Description

Teacher Home Economics (7/01625M) (Temporary)

North West Community Campus

Unpromoted teacher Scale £36,159 - £54,453

A vacancy has arisen at North West Community Campus for a temporary Teacher of Home Economics.

This is a 1.0 FTE post commencing 16 November 2026 to cover a maternity leave for a period of up to one year.

At North West Community Campus we are committed to providing the very best educational experiences and opportunities for our students. As well as our staff being highly effective classroom teachers, they are compassionate and caring individuals who are always willing to help our youngsters in any way they can.

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.

This post forms part of Dumfries Learning Town schools and/or The Bridge to deliver courses as part of the BGE and /or senior phase curriculum as appropriate to meet the needs of our learners.

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.

Requirements

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.

Please note that it is your responsibility to gather a reference and forward the completed document to the relevant contact within the School. The reference should be submitted prior to the closing date. The reference for this vacancy should be emailed to: Morag Latimer, School Support Manager ([e-mail])

National Pay and Leave Calculation

Please refer to important information in the attached briefing note or to www.snct.org.uk Part 2: Appendix 2.19, Pay and Leave Specification .

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:

Barry Smith, Headteacher on tel. [phone] or email: [e-mail]