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Teacher Modern Languages

Teacher Modern Languages

Douglas Ewart High School

Dumfries and Galloway

Salary:
£27,438-£36,480
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
1 July 2018

Job overview

Dumfries and Galloway’s approach to education looks to combine the traditional values, ethos and atmosphere of this unique corner of Scotland with fresh 21st Century thinking. We are seeking to appoint creative teachers with vision and a passion for learning. This post represents an excellent opportunity to be innovative in developing our culture of sharing and learning.

Douglas-Ewart High School is a six year school with a current roll of 580+.

Douglas-Ewart High School is a six year community school with a current roll of 580+ serving a cluster with a clear vision and agreed strategy. There is a willingness to work productively as a community partnership to provide the best possible provision for young people. The school fully engages with the Curriculum for Excellence and is progressing well on its journey.

As a Teacher of Modern Languages who fulfils the essential criteria in the person specification you would have a key role in sustaining the developing 3-18 curriculum.

Applicants for teaching posts must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT in the appropriate sector.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, 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.

A significant relocation package of up to £5000 is available to the successful candidate. Please see attached guidance for further information.

For further information please contact: Mr Alex Cowie on 01671 403773 or email: gw08cowiealexander3@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

Closing date: 02/07/2018

Reference: DGA03674

Douglas Ewart High School
Corsbie Road

About Douglas Ewart High School

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+44 1671 403773

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Douglas Ewart High School is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form in Wigtownshire, serving students from the age of 11-18. The secondary school is situated in Newton Stewart, Dumfries & Galloway. 

Douglas Ewart High School opened in 1922. 

Headteacher 

Alex Cowie

Values and vision 

Douglas Ewart High School wants all students to achieve their full potential, and works to create an environment where the values of ambition and self-worth are promoted. It is important to the secondary school that all students feel supported, and it focuses on recognising individual talents and achievements. The Newton Stewart secondary school nurtures positive behaviour and teamwork, wanting to maintain a good, strong partnership between staff, parents and students. The school fosters strong relationships between peers and wants to ensure that respect and tolerance are shown towards individuals, regardless of their differences or beliefs. A wide range of extra-curricular activities are organised for students across the year groups to get involved in and extend their learning experience beyond the classroom, meet new friends and discover new talents and interests. These range from vocational based, such as the Young Writers Club, to sports and fitness clubs. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is also available for students to take part in. 

Education Scotland 

“Young people enjoy learning in a caring, inclusive environment with positive relationships across the school. They are very well behaved both within and out of classrooms. In lessons, young people listen well to instructions and respond well to the expectations teachers have of them.”

View Douglas Ewart High School’s latest Education Scotland report 

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