Teacher Primary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated class teacher to work within Laurieknowe Primary School to cover a period of maternity leave for up to one year with an anticipated start date in February 2018. This vacancy is to work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday to cover RICCT.

The successful candidate will provide effective learning and teaching in the upper stages and should demonstrate a commitment to creating a quality learning environment. They will carry out related activities and developments following local, national and school policies under the direction of the Headteacher.

Laurieknowe Primary School is a large urban school with a current roll of 341 pupils which is made up of 13 classes. In addition, there is a 70 place nursery. Both work well together to develop welcoming, inspiring environments for all learners.

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.

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).

For further information please contact: Mr Scott Anderson, Acting Depute Headteacher on 01387 252604 or email: gw08andersonscott7@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

Closing date: 14/01/2018

Reference: DGA03019

Laurieknowe Primary School
School Lane
Dumfries