Primary Teacher
Camdean Primary School
Fife Council
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 4 May 2019
Job overview
Job Advert
THIS POST IS FOR AN AUGUST START
Pinewood School is a special school which provides children and young people who have additional learning needs an opportunity to access high quality learning and teaching. The curriculum is designed and adapted to meet the diverse needs of individual learners.
The school is based in the village of Blackburn and has strong community links.
The school has both a primary and a secondary department. The primary department has 64 pupils within 8 classes and the secondary department has 79 pupils within 11 classes. We were delighted to welcome a new primary 1 class to school this session.
During the session 2017/2018 the school roll comprised of 143 pupils, Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, 3 Principal Teachers, and 30 members of teaching staff and a team of 57 pupil support workers.
Pinewood Vision:
Our vision as a school community is to provide relevant, supportive and challenging learning experiences. A community where learners are given opportunities to develop a positive attitude towards lifelong learning promoting more independent living.
We base our values on creating:
- Positive ethos
- Independence
- Nurturing Environment
- Empowering young people
- Welcoming
- Opportunities for all
- Openness
- Dedicated to success
West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.
A relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is essential.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.
The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3 month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.
Closing date: 05/05/2019
Reference: FIF13496
Camdean Primary School, Kings Road, Rosyth, Dunfermline
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About Camdean Primary School
- Camdean Primary School
- King's Road, Rosyth, Dunfermline
- Fife
- KY11 2RY
- United Kingdom
The school comprises 16 classrooms, gym hall, dining hall, stage area and office accommodation. A purpose built nursery is attached to the school with its own entrance and garden/play area. There are extensive areas for play with both tarmac and grass areas all around the school. A community garden has been developed in an area behind the school.
We strive to create an ethos in our school which promotes the highest possible standard of education for our pupils. The curriculum is enriched by the involvement of Music, Drama, PE and Art specialists over a two year rota. We also have a number of visiting instrumental instructions.
There is a Parent Council which has organised many successful social and fund raising events over the years. The group work together to support the work of the school by providing resources additional resources for nursery and school and also engaging with councillors on the school's behalf.
Parents are also regularly in school helping a variety of support roles. Any parents wishing to offer some time to school should contact either of the Depute Head Teachers. All parents have to go through disclosure checks.We have a Pupil Council which meets regularly throughout the year and provides a valuable input to school life. Recently our pupil council has been working with the other Rosyth primary schools building valuable links within the community.
We work with the Active Schools Co-ordinator to provide a range of extra curricular activities, these include multi activity for P1-3 children, dancing, cheer leading and yoga for staff. Dunfermline Athletic in the Community provide us with coaches for football.
We also usually organise an extended residential outing for pupils P6 and P7. Recent visits have included Northern France, London and Portsmouth. A visit to Dalguise in Perthshire has been In 2009. We also utilise the local environment to support a wide variety of curriculum studies, working closely with the Rosyth Garden City Association.
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