Teacher Primary

Creetown Primary School is a rural school located in a small village with extensive outdoor learning opportunities on the doorstep. Creetown is situated approximately 7 miles from Newton Stewart/25 miles from Castle Douglas. There are three teaching bases and the current roll sits at 52 pupils plus a Nursery which currently has 22 pupils.

Minnigaff Primary School is situated within the small market town of Newton Stewart and is located approximately 25 miles from Stranraer/35 miles from Castle Douglas. There are five teaching bases and the current roll sits at 102 pupils.

This is a temporary post for a period of up to 1 year to cover a maternity leave, starting 20th February 2018.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated class teacher and should demonstrate a high level of commitment to all aspects of school and partnership life. 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 a creative teacher with vision and a passion for learning. This post represents an excellent opportunity to be innovative in developing our culture of sharing and learning.

Applicants are required to be fully registered in the appropriate sector with the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT.

This post considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/ or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates are required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update 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 are resident.

For further information please contact: Miss Bell on 01671 820243 or email gw08belllesley5@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

Closing date: 19/01/2018

Reference: DGA03036

Minnigaff Primary School
McGregor Drive
Newton Stewart