TEACHER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION (CLYDEBANK HIGH SCHOOL) (PERMANENT & FIXED TERM) - WDN06041

Medirest Signature; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Clydebank is looking for enthusiastic candidates to support school improvement and deliver quality teaching. Applicants must have Catholic Church Approval and relevant teaching certificates for denominational schools. This position involves regulated responsibilities, including PVG membership. Suitable candidates are encouraged to share their experience during the application process.

Benefits

Additional benefits of working within the council

Qualifications

• Evidence of Catholic Church Approval required for denominational schools.
• Catholic Teaching Certificate or Catholic Religious Education Certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Sustain school improvement and provide high-quality learning and teaching.
• Membership with the PVG scheme is essential.
• Disclose all convictions prior to formal offer.

Job description

Job Description

Post 1: 35 hours Permanent

Post 2: 35 hours Fixed Term until 26/09/2025

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking enthusiastic and committed candidates to sustain school improvement and provide high-quality learning and teaching, aligned with key Council priorities for inclusion and raising aspirations, achievements, and attainment for all students.

Requirements

Please ensure the Head Teacher's report template attached to this advert is completed by your Head Teacher and uploaded with your application before the closing date. Upload the report in the 'COVER LETTER' section; a separate cover letter is not required.

For Vacancies at Denominational Schools:

Evidence of Catholic Church Approval: Applicants must seek Catholic Church approval when submitting their application and provide a copy to the Chair of the Panel prior to the interview. If pending, confirmation of submission will be sought from the Church Representative.

Denominational Primary Posts: Applicants must have the Catholic Teaching Certificate or Catholic Religious Education Certificate. Further information and forms are available at: Scottish Catholic Education Service.

Denominational Secondary Posts: Applicants need RC approval for the specific school. Details are available at the same SCES website.

Responsibilities

This role is considered a Regulated Role with Children under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Membership with the PVG scheme is essential, and preferred applicants will need to join or update their PVG scheme membership prior to a formal offer.

The employment is excepted from section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants must disclose all convictions, including spent ones, as failure to do so may result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

For more about the school, visit: Clydebank High School | West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

We look forward to hearing from you. Please use the application to share your experience and explain why you are suitable for this role.

For more about West Dunbartonshire Council as an employer, visit: Why work with us.

Additional benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council are detailed at: Benefits of working here.