Teacher (KILPATRICK SCHOOL) (PERMANENT)

West Dunbartonshire Council; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking team at Kilpatrick School, a special school providing education for children with complex additional support needs. This permanent position requires a qualified teacher with specific certifications and experience working with children. Enjoy a dynamic working environment and contribute to nurturing potential in our students.

Qualifications

• Evidence of Catholic Church Approval required.
• Applicants must disclose all convictions under PVG scheme.

Responsibilities

• Work involves regulated interactions with children.
• Ensure compliance with PVG checks before employment.

Skills

Regulated work with children

Teamwork

Education

Catholic Teaching Certificate or Catholic Religious Education Certificate

Head Teacher's report template

Job description

Location: Kilpatrick School Mountblow Road Clydebank, G81 4SW

Salary: £40,305 - £50,589 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Come and join our fantastic team at Kilpatrick School.

We are an all-through Special School providing education from birth to 18 years of age for children and young people with complex additional support needs.

Kilpatrick Early Years’ Service (KEYS) offers sessions for babies and children from 0-3 years of age; our school also has Primary and Secondary classes.

Our new school building is set within our picturesque and leafy school grounds, featuring outstanding facilities such as an adventure play park, outdoor all-weather pitch, hydrotherapy pool, hospitality kitchen and shop, technical workshop, science laboratory, sensory and light rooms, and classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art ICT.

Our dedicated staff work with many agencies and organizations to ensure we meet the needs of our students. Our school vision is "Nurturing Potential Together".

Interviews are planned for 25/6/25.

Requirements

Applicants must complete and upload the Head Teacher's report template with their application. This is mandatory and should be attached in the 'COVER LETTER' section. No separate cover letter is required.

For denominational school vacancies:

• Evidence of Catholic Church Approval is required. Applicants must seek approval and submit proof prior to interview. Pending approval confirmation from the Church is acceptable.
• Denominational Primary posts require the Catholic Teaching Certificate or Catholic Religious Education Certificate. More info is available at SCES website.
• Denominational Secondary posts require RC Approval for the specific school. Details are at the same SCES link.

Responsibilities

This role involves regulated work with children under the PVG scheme. Membership with PVG or an update check is mandatory before a formal offer.

Employment is excepted from certain provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Scotland) Order 1975. Applicants must disclose all convictions, including spent ones, as failure to do so can lead to dismissal.

For more about the school, visit Kilpatrick Schools | West Dunbartonshire Council.

We encourage you to apply by sharing your experience and why you are suitable for this role.

For more about working with West Dunbartonshire Council, visit our careers page.