Principal Teacher Primary

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Principal Teacher Primary (7/06110)

North West Community Campus

PT01 £51,858

 

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to join our team as Principal Teacher Primary.  You will be a values-led, highly-skilled and committed professional who is passionate about improving outcomes for all young people through equity and excellence.  North West Community Campus is a state of the art 2-18 school, serving a community committed to the highest standards in all that we do. This is a rare opportunity to become a key part of a fantastic staff team in an improving school.

 

The school is situated close to the centre of Dumfries, making it accessible to all the local facilities. In October 2018, The Bridge (a key part of Dumfries Learning Town) opened and is within easy walking distance of the school; offering a wide range of qualifications for older learners.  Being at a point where the A75 and A76 meet, travel to the campus is straightforward.

 

Dumfries and Galloway is renowned for its welcoming and friendly people and offers an excellent quality of life.  Dumfries, itself, is a town with the ‘best of both’, boasting all the facilities of a large town whilst being within easy reach of beautiful countryside and the coast.

 

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.  Our authority has been recognised as having a clear focus on building staff skills to improve learning and teaching, raise attainment and develop strong leadership at all levels.

 

Applicants will have proven experience in primary education and be committed to very high standards of achievement.

 

This post form 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.

 

 

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A significant relocation package will be available to the successful candidate.  Please see attached Removal Expenses document for further information or contact Schools Resources Team (01387 260402).

 

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 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.

 

Please note – Pay arrangements for those starting after 1^st day of school session

 

In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT – appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with Dumfries and Galloway Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue pay and leave.  In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and pay and leave will be adjusted. 

 

Information regarding the national pay and leave calculation can be accessed at:

 

https://www.snct.org.uk/library/2527/Part 2 Appendix 2.19 Final Version June 2018.pdf

 

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 27th June.

For further information and an informal discussion please contact Barry Smith – 01387 245100 gw20smithbarry@ea.dumgal.sch