Teacher of Mathematics (Kilpatrick School)

Job Description

Are you a creative and innovative practitioner with a passion for making learning meaningful for all?

Kilpatrick School is an all‑through school for children and young people with complex additional support for learning needs, and we are looking for an enthusiastic Maths Teacher to join our amazing team.

At the heart of our school is our vision: Nurturing Potential Together.

We are a Rights Respecting School, and our values are firmly rooted in nurture principles and a relational approach to supporting our learners. Our curriculum places a strong emphasis on social communication, emotional regulation, health and wellbeing and life skills, ensuring that every young person is supported holistically.

We are also ambitious for our pupils. Where learners can access national qualifications, we strive to provide the opportunity—and the encouragement—to achieve them. As part of our team, you’ll help shape inclusive, engaging and meaningful maths pathways that meet a wide range of developmental needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a skilled, nurturing and forward‑thinking staff team who work collaboratively to secure positive outcomes for children and young people with complex needs. If you are motivated, flexible, compassionate and committed to inclusive practice, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements

You will find the Head Teachers report template attached to this advert, this MUST be completed by your Head Teacher and attached to your application form before the closing date. Please upload your Head Teacher Report in the 'COVER LETTER' section of the application, you are not required to write a cover letter.

FOR VACANCIES AT DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOLS

Evidence of Catholic Church Approval- Applicants must seek Catholic Church Approval when submitting their application for the post and a copy of the Approval should be provided to the Chair of the Panel prior to the interview. Where this is “pending” we will seek confirmation from our Church Representative that approval application has been submitted.

Denominational Primary Posts
Applicants for permanent posts in a denominational primary school must also have the Catholic Teaching Certificate or Catholic Religious Education Certificate.
You can access the forms and further information from the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) website: https://sces.org.uk/church-approval/

Denominational Secondary Posts
Applicants for denominational secondary schools need to have RC Approval for the school they are applying to.
You can access the forms and further information from the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) website: https://sces.org.uk/church-approval/

Responsibilities

The Individual

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:

https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/teaching/

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/west-dunbartonshire-council/teaching-here