Teacher Technical Education
Castle Douglas High School
Dumfries & Galloway Council
- Expired
- Salary:
- £32,034-£40,206
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 August 2019
Job overview
Advert
Teacher Technical Education (1.0fte) (Permanent)
Castle Douglas High School and Dalry Secondary
Salary: £32,034 – £40,206
An opportunity is offered for a suitably qualified and experienced teacher to apply for the role of Teacher of Technical subjects at the Castle Douglas High School and Dalry Secondary school partnership. We would like to recruit a talented and committed Teacher who will bring a great deal of enthusiasm and energy to this role
Technical subjects are entering an exciting stage in Castle Douglas High School and the successful candidate will be part of a new team who will shape how technical subjects are delivered to the benefit of the pupils, their parents and the communities the schools serves.
Applicants should be confident and able to demonstrate they are an experienced and innovative practitioner. They should have a sound and detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant aspects of Curriculum for Excellence 2-18 and be able to demonstrate they have a commitment to the vision, values and core priorities in the development of education, teaching and learning which meets the needs of all pupils.
The successful applicant will join a new team of Technical subject teachers. They will support and be supported to deliver high quality educational experiences and contribute to the positive management of the school by modelling the school aims and values to maximise and recognise the attainment and achievement of all of our young people.
Our Council’s vision is to make Dumfries and Galloway the best place in Scotland to live, learn, work, visit and grow. Our Education Service contributes to this vision because it is as unique as the area itself. We are proud of our rich mix of schools - large and small, urban and rural, partnership and all-through. Our purpose is clear and simple – to increase achievement, attainment and participation for all young people 2-18 by maximising the opportunity for our staff to develop and innovate through collaborative working.
We believe in developing the autonomy of schools, Headteachers and their staff to facilitate the highest quality learning and teaching. We continue to use our resources in innovative ways to ensure we build on our investment in staff and their practice and this is reflected in continued improvements to attainment, achievement and participation.
We are committed to our teachers, evidenced by the provision of high quality professional learning opportunities for all.
Dumfries and Galloway provides opportunities to enjoy a rich and diverse quality of life for singles, couples and families in this magical corner of Scotland; the experiences on offer are as varied as the stunning landscape. From outdoor pursuits to nationally recognised arts festivals, there are activities and opportunities for all. Furthermore, good quality travel links bring major centres of population within easy reach.
If you are considering a teaching career in Dumfries and Galloway, and in joining a Council that is ambitious and forward thinking, we want to hear from you!
A significant relocation package of up to £5000 may be available to the successful candidate (Permanent positions only). Please see attached guidance for further information.
Closing date: 01/09/2019
Reference: DGA04641
Castle Douglas High School and Dalry Secondary Partnership Dunmuir Road, Castle Douglas
About Castle Douglas High School
- Castle Douglas High School
- Dunmuir Road, Castle Douglas
- Kirkcudbrightshire
- DG7 1LQ
- United Kingdom
Castle Douglas High School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in the town of Castle Douglas within Dumfries and Galloway, in western Scotland. It is a state school. Smaller than average in size for a school of its type, the school’s latest handbook identifies a school roll of 415 secondary and sixth form students between the ages of 12-18.
The school was built in 1958 and has since gone under a number of renovations. It became part of the Scottish Government’s School of Ambition programme in 2006.
Headteacher
Gerald Donnelly
Values and Vision
Castle Douglas High School is an area with a continually positive ethos and a happy, purposeful atmosphere. Using the motto “achievement, respect, unity”, it is a school of high aspiration.
A varied and productive curriculum combined with a great range of extracurricular activities ensures that students are given a strong educational grounding to apply to their future lives. It also ensures that parents, as well as students and teachers, are key to the success of the school.
Education Scotland
“Particular strengths of the school [include] well-behaved young people who are keen to learn [and] the standards achieved in national examinations. [Students] cooperate well with teachers in lessons and enjoy opportunities to work actively and independently, to express their opinions, and to work together in groups. Almost all young people feel safe and cared for in school, that they are treated fairly and with respect, and that the school is helping them to become more confident.”
View Castle Douglas High School’s latest Education Scotland report
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