TEACHER OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION (DUMBARTON ACADEMY) (FIXED TERM) - WDN06065

Medirest Signature; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking candidates for a fixed-term teaching role aimed at sustaining school improvement and providing high-quality learning. Applicants must have the appropriate Catholic Church approval and relevant teaching certificates. This role involves regulated work with children, requiring PVG membership. Candidates are encouraged to share their experiences and suitability in their application.

Qualifications

• Applicants must provide evidence of Catholic Church Approval.
• Must have the Catholic Teaching Certificate or Catholic Religious Education Certificate for Denominational Primary Posts.
• Applicants need RC approval for Denominational Secondary Posts.

Responsibilities

• Sustain school improvement and provide high-quality learning.
• Membership with the PVG scheme required for work with children.
• Disclose all convictions; failure could lead to disciplinary action.

Job description

Job Description

*Please note this post is fixed term until 21/12/2025*

West Dunbartonshire Council is seeking enthusiastic and committed candidates to sustain school improvement and provide high-quality learning and teaching, aligned with the Council's priorities of inclusion and raising aspirations, achievement, 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 of the application; a 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 before 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. Forms and further information are available at Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES).

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

Responsibilities

This role is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007, requiring membership with the PVG scheme. Further details are available here. Membership or an update check is required before 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 could lead to dismissal or disciplinary action.

For more about the school, visit Dumbarton Academy | West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

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

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Further information on benefits of working with West Dunbartonshire Council can be found at this link.