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Teacher English (7/05339M) (Temporary) (0.8FTE)
Douglas-Ewart High School
Unpromoted Teacher Salary £33,594 - £50,589
The Douglas Ewart High School is a six-year comprehensive, non-denominational Secondary school, serving the area of Wigtownshire called the Machars and is one of fifteen secondary schools in Dumfries and Galloway. The current school roll is 592. There are 10 associated primary schools, ranging from small rural communities to larger town schools. The school benefits from an active and well-established Parent Council who are supportive of the school and work collaboratively to ensure the school is an integral part of its community.
The supportive management structure consists of a Headteacher, three Depute Headteachers and a School Support Manager. The Douglas Ewart High School has a very motivated staff and an extensive campus. It underwent major refurbishment in 2017, and now incorporates an annex for the performing arts. The school has extensive playing fields and sports facilities, with the Merrick Leisure Centre (which includes a swimming pool) integrated within the campus. It also has exceptionally strong links with the Youth Work Services team based within the school which ensures every child has the opportunity to develop extra-curricular activities.
Requirements
This is a temporary post for a period of up to 12 months to cover a maternity leave.
This position may be suitable for a Secondment, Line Management approval should be sought before applying for the position.
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, 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.
Required Information
As part of the recruitment and selection process we ask that you provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form and will be read in conjunction with your application form.
Please note that it is your responsibility to gather a reference and forward the completed document to the relevant contact within the School. The reference should be submitted prior to the closing date. The reference for this vacancy should be emailed to: gw08officedouglas@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
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