Teacher (COVID-19 Restart and Recovery)
Dumfries High School
Dumfries and Galloway Council
- Expired
- Salary:
- £27,498-£41,412
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 28 September 2020
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Dumfries High School cluster teaching team as we are seeking to recruit two additional teacher positions to support the COVID-19 Restart and Recovery Programme. These positions will be based across the cluster schools attached to and including Dumfries High School to deliver classroom support and cover across a variety of year groups.
These positions are for 35 hours per week for a temporary period up to one year.
The successful applicants will undertake a variety of teaching duties as required at different stages to meet the needs of all the school and to compensate for any loss of learning suffered by pupils during the COVID-19 lockdown. You will be responsible for aspects of planning, assessment and reporting as directed by the Headteachers of the schools you will be allocated to within Dumfries High School Cluster.
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, 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.
For further information please contact: Phil Cubbon, Headteacher email: gw08cubbonphilip@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Dumfries High School,Marchmount, Dumfries
Closing date: 29/09/2020
Reference: DGA05624
About Dumfries High School
- Dumfries High School
- Marchmount, Dumfries
- Dumfriesshire
- DG1 1PX
- United Kingdom
Dumfries High School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary comprehensive in southwestern Scotland. As of the most recent inspection there were 987 students on the school roll. The town of Dumfries has a population of 40,000, and can be accessed by the A74(M) motorway and a rail station on the Glasgow South Western Line. The school is located adjacent to the David Keswick Athletic Centre. A famous alumni of the school is singer-songwriter Calvin Harris. Dumfries High School prides itself on a wide array of extra-curricular activities, which includes American Football, Debating, and Lego Animation.
Headteacher
Alison Crawford
Values and Vision
Dumfries High School is devoted not only to the provision of the best educational experiences and opportunities but also the development of students as leaders of the future who will make a tangible difference to the community and the world. The school is dedicated towards working closely with governors, parents, and carers in achieving its aims.
The school’s vision is to provide enjoyable learning opportunities and an environment where all members of the school community are encouraged to reach their potential. Core values at Dumfries High School include Respect, Honesty, Compassion, Justice, Trust, Equality, and Responsibility.
Inspection Report
“Clear signs were emerging of an improvement in the quality of pupils’ learning in English. Relationships between staff and pupils were positive. The quality of lessons varied. Teachers mostly gave clear instructions and explained work well. Pupils generally worked well on the tasks set.”
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