Teacher of History/Modern Studies - Prestwick Academy - SOA13210 - SOA13210

South Ayrshire Council; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent pension

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

South Ayrshire Council invites applications for a teaching post at Prestwick Academy. You will deliver high-quality lessons, assess pupils, and contribute to a positive learning environment in a diverse community.

The role is temporary until 11 February 2027 and requires PVG scheme membership. A competitive salary and local government benefits accompany this appointment.

Applicants should be committed to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality teaching service at Prestwick Academy.
• Manage and assess pupil progress and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Adhere to safeguarding requirements and PVG scheme where applicable.

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will provide a quality teaching service in Prestwick Academy.

ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS

Here's what we can offer!

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

REQUIREMENTS

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk .

Please note you may be required to meet PVG cost.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This post is temporary until 11/02/2027.

The grade of this post is Main Grade - Point 0-5.

The work style for this post is Frontline.