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Teacher Biology

Dumfries Academy

Dumfries & Galloway Council

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

Job overview

Dumfries Academy is a six year comprehensive school (roll 640) situated within Dumfries town centre, with a mainly urban catchment, but drawing from a large geographical area including a number from rural areas. The school has three distinct learning environments which afford it the privilege of traditionally large classrooms, coupled with modern and innovative teaching spaces carefully designed as a part of the school’s extensive programme of refurbishment and redecoration. In short, it is an attractive, welcoming and vibrant centre for learning and achievement.

Our school’s aims, values and vision are focused firmly on the premise that our learners will be afforded the best possible opportunity to learn effectively, in a stimulating and engaging environment, within a culture of mutual respect to maximise their potential and realise their own personal ambitions. Within our vision statement, which was devised in consultation with our staff and pupils, we focus on the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence which underpin all aspects of learning in our school.

We have strong cluster partnerships with our six associated primary schools and there is a real commitment to developing coherent, planned transitions for learners. In addition to pupils from our cluster, our S1 is made up of pupils from up to 13 other schools, who have chosen to attend Dumfries Academy – because of awareness of its effective provision in relation to support for those with additional needs and confidence that our senior phase curriculum model affords young people the opportunity to build an extensive portfolio of achievement and attainment.

We are a school with an extremely dedicated, diligent and highly skilled team of staff who are committed to providing the best possible learning experiences and personal support for our young people, as well as an extremely supportive Parent Council whose views have been instrumental in shaping school policy. Our commitment to professional learning, new and innovative practices, partnership working and building positive relationships makes for an experience which places the child firmly at the centre when planning for improvement.

DUMFRIES LEARNING TOWN
This post forms part of Dumfries Learning Town and you may be required to work across those schools for the duration of this appointment.

Closing date: 29/10/2018

Reference: DGA03982

Dumfries Academy,Academy Street, Dumfries

 

About Dumfries Academy

+44 1387 252846

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Located in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, Dumfries Academy is a co-educational secondary school. First established as a church school in 1804, the school became a grammar and later a comprehensive six-year school in 1983. With around 600 pupils in total, Dumfries Academy is smaller than the average secondary school. Dumfries Academy occupies a historic building, but can still boast of a range of modern teaching and recreational facilities, including a modern canteen and library.


Headteacher

Mrs Joanne Dillon


Values and Vision

Dumfries Academy takes great pride in its comprehensive ethos, working hard to ensure opportunities for all pupils regardless of academic ability or personal background. The curriculum at the school encourages creativity and self-motivation, in order to best prepare pupils for life in higher-education or employment. The school seeks to foster a sense of community among its pupils, encouraging them to show respect and helpfulness towards their peers. The personal development of pupils is carefully considered at Dumfries Academy, with social and emotional intelligence being key to their student’s success in the real world. 


Education Scotland Inspection

“Almost all young people are well-behaved and engage well in their learning. They feel safe, supported, encouraged and well cared for in school. Almost all feel they are becoming more confident as a result of their learning experiences. Relationships between staff and young people are positive and support effective learning. Most teachers share the purpose of lessons with young people and, in the majority of lessons, provide high-quality feedback. Most staff support young people well to reflect upon and evaluate their own work.”

The full report into Dumfries Academy can be found here.

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