Teacher Primary

Creetown Primary School is a rural school located in a small village with extensive outdoor learning opportunities on the doorstep. Creetown is situated approximately 7 miles from Newton Stewart/25 miles from Castle Douglas. There are three teaching bases and the current roll sits at 51 pupils plus a Nursery which currently has 20 pupils.

Minnigaff Primary School is situated within the small market town of Newton Stewart and is located approximately 25 miles from Stranraer/35 miles from Castle Douglas. There are five teaching bases and the current roll sits at 100 pupils.

The post is temporary for a period of up to 1 year to cover maternity leave starting 11th December 2017. This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

You will be an enthusiastic, innovative and dedicated class teacher and should demonstrate a high level of commitment to all aspects of school and partnership life. 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. We are seeking to appoint a creative teacher with vision and a passion for learning. This post represents an excellent opportunity to be innovative in developing our culture of sharing and learning.

Applicants are required to be fully registered in the appropriate sector with the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT.

This post considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/ or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates are required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Closing date: 20/10/2017

Reference: DGA02729

Minnigaff Primary School,
McGregor Drive,