Teacher of Primary

We are seeking to appoint a Primary Teacher who will have a vision, commitment and passion for learning and improvement.

North West Community Campus is a state of the art new school, which opened in August 2018, serving a community eager to improve outcomes for young people.
The school is situated close to the centre of Dumfries, making it accessible to all the local facilities.

Dumfries and Galloway is renowned for its welcoming and friendly people and offers an excellent quality of life. Dumfries, itself, is a town with the "best of both", boasting all the facilities of a large town whilst being within easy reach of beautiful countryside and the coast.

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. Our authority has been recognised as having a clear focus on building staff skills to improve learning and teaching, raise attainment and develop strong leadership at all levels.

Applicants will have proven experience in primary education and be committed to very high standards of achievement.

Applicants for teaching posts must be registered in the relevant sector with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT.

This post forms part of Dumfries Learning Town schools and/or the bridge to deliver courses as part of the BGE and /or senior phase curriculum as appropriate to meet the needs of our learners (see attached documentation).

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. 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.

A significant relocation package of up to £5000 is available to the successful candidate. Please see the attached removal expenses document for further information.

Closing date: 18/08/2019

Reference: DGA04698

North West Community Campus, Alloway Road, Lochside, Dumfries