Teacher BGE

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Teacher BGE (2) (Temporary) 1.0FTE

Stranraer Academy

Unpromoted Teacher Scale £33,594 - £50,589

 

Stranraer Academy is a modern six-year comprehensive, non-denominational Secondary school, serving the area of Wigtownshire called the Rhins and is one of fifteen secondary schools in Dumfries and Galloway. The current school roll is 1003. There are 12 associated primary schools with pupils coming from small rural communities to large urban areas. 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 current senior management structure consists of a Headteacher, four Depute Headteachers and a School Support Manager.  Stranraer Academy has a large enthusiastic staff, an extensive campus and underwent a major refurbishment in 2010.  The school has generous playing fields and sports facilities.

 

Stranraer Academy is situated in the town of Stranraer which lies on the shore of Loch Ryan. It is the second largest town in Dumfries and Galloway, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The population, including the surrounding area, is nearly 13,000.  Stranraer is an administrative centre for the Wigtownshire area. The main industries in the area are the ferry port, with associated industries, tourism and agriculture. A wide variety of occupations, including services such as health, are widely available. It is an area with good facilities and strong communities committed to their schools.

 

Good housing is affordable, and the area is easy to reach by car from Dumfries (1h 30 mins), Glasgow (2h). There are convenient road and rail links.

 

At Stranraer Academy we believe that developing and sustaining positive relationships with everyone in our school community is crucial in creating a successful, safe and healthy learning environment for our children and young people. 

 

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The staff team at Stranraer Academy is committed to providing the highest quality learning experience for every learner.  We create the conditions for learners to achieve and develop skills for leadership, learning, life and work through a range of curricular and extra-curricular opportunities and experiences. 

 

The approaches we take in school demonstrate our commitment to providing a Nurturing and Inclusive environment for all learners, staff, parents and carers and partners.

A vacancy has arisen at Stranraer Academy for a Teacher who will deliver BGE lessons across all departments, therefore a background in any subject specialism is desirable. This post will require the delivery of S1-S3 lessons, and successful candidates will also undertake teacher duties as per SNCT handbook Part 2: Section 2.

 

We would welcome interest from suitably experienced and registered primary and secondary applicants. This is a temporary position for 35hrs per week (1.0fte) to cover BGE interventions up until July 2025.

 

This position may be suitable for Secondment and/or Job Share. 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 (GTCS), 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: Louise Jamieson, School Support Manager (gw17jamiesonlouise@ea.dumgal.sch.uk)

 

National Pay and Leave Calculation

Please refer to important information in the attached briefing note or to www.snct.org.uk Part 2: Appendix 2.19, Pay and Leave Specification.

 

For further information please contact:

Jamie Farquhar, Headteacher on tel. 01776 706484 or email: gw08farquharjamie@ea.dumgal.sch.uk