Teacher Physical Education (7/05976) (Temporary)
Lockerbie Academy
Techer Scale £42,018 - £52,740 (pro rata)
Lockerbie is a well-connected and welcoming town, offering the benefits of a closeknit community with excellent transport links. Situated just off the M74, Lockerbie provides easy access to Edinburgh and Glasgow to the north and Carlisle to the south. The town also benefits from regular rail services, making commuting straightforward and providing convenient links to major urban centres while enjoying the quality of life associated with a rural setting.
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Physical Education Teacher here at Lockerbie Academy for 21 hours per week. This position would be on a temporary basis up to 1 year.
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: [email protected]
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.
With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme, exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.”
Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.
For further information please contact:
Kerry Currie, Acting Headteacher on tel. 01576 205170 or email: [email protected]
