Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Army - Defence Children Services (DCS), Queen Victoria School, Dunblane

Ministry of Defence

Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 25th April 2024

Reference number - 322679

Salary - £32,217 - £48,516

Job grade – Other Scottish Teacher Scale 1

Contract type - Permanent

Queen Victoria School (QVS) is a co-educational Boarding School funded by the Ministry of Defence to provide stable and uninterrupted education and boarding to some 270 children of Service personnel, from ages 10/11 to 18. The School is set in 45 acres of beautiful Perthshire countryside.

We are currently looking to appoint a Teacher of English who shares our core values which are set out clearly in the attached Job Pack. The role will include teaching and coordinating the delivery of English studies across all secondary year groups. You will support the Principal Teacher of English & Language to enhance provision and will have the opportunity to be involved with exciting project work throughout the year. Applicants must be well qualified graduates with sound communication and time management skills. Applicants must be registered with GTC(Scotland) and Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG), prior to taking up the post.

The salary is based on SNCT Pay Scales. A commitment to boarding school life, including taking part in extra- curricular activities, is essential. Previous experience in sports coaching, the Duke of Edinburgh (DoE) Award Scheme or Combined Cadet Force (CCF) would be desirable.

Benefits

· Highly competitive salary (SNCT scale), SPPA pension scheme and other wider MOD benefits - Civilian Discover My Benefits (mod.gov.uk)

· Personal and professional development opportunities.

· Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), a free service that assists you with achieving a productive, healthy environment that is conducive to a healthy lifestyle.

· On campus car parking.

· Access to excellent sports facilities, including a multi-gym.

· Very favourable teacher/pupil ratio.

This post does not offer any assistance with relocation allowances.

Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.

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