Teacher Geography

This is an exciting time to join our all-through cluster where our priority is raising attainment through the delivery of high quality, joined-up learning and support for all our children and young people from 3 – 18.

We would like to appoint a teacher (full or part-time) to deliver Geography up to Higher level in our secondary school and to work with primary colleagues to further develop our 3 – 18 curriculum. The successful candidate will have a genuine enthusiasm for teaching and young people and a passion for their subject, ensuring that learning is a positive and successful experience for all.

Langholm and Canonbie are strong and supportive communities set in the beautiful countryside of Dumfries and Galloway and well served by good transport links to Dumfries, Carlisle and Edinburgh/ Scottish Borders.

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.  

For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Lindsay Brown, Cluster Headteacher Tel: 013873 80418

Closing date: 15/08/2016

Reference: DGA01466

Langholm Academy,
Thomas Telford Road,
Langholm