Teacher in Dumfries

Location: Dumfries

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, term time

Salary Details: Up to £40,000 DOE per annum

Netherlea School are looking to appoint an effective, passionate and inspirational teacher. Subject / age specialism is not critical, rather the successful candidate will understand the challenges facing young people in care, have the ability to form productive nurturing relationships and improve progress and attainment. GTCS registration is essential as is a good sense of humour and the ability to work as part of a supportive team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic school and help further develop the quality of education on offer to our young people.

Why work for us:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to progress in your career.
• Training opportunities either face to face or online.
• Wellbeing - Your wellbeing matters to us, and we are committed to ensuring you get all the support you need.
• You will be a part of a dedicated team of professionals who will offer you clear guidance and mentor you in to this role.
• Supportive management and senior leads.
• We offer full induction, paid for DBS, friendly family atmosphere and the opportunity to progress with one of the UK’s biggest care providers.

The ideal candidate will:

• Communicate effectively with parents / carers.
• Develop productive nurturing relationships with our young people.
• Provide advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education and wider well-being.
• Teach assigned classes together with associated preparation and planning.
• Prepare pupils for examinations and assist with their administration.
• Develop the school curriculum.
• Maintain a rich, stimulating classroom environment.
• Assess, record and report on the work of pupils.
• Promote and safeguard the health, wellbeing and safety of pupils.
• Work in partnership with parents, care staff and other professionals.
• Undertake appropriate and agreed Career Long Professional Development (CLPD).
• Participate in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and self evaluation.
• Contribute towards the development needs of the school.
• Participate in and promote outdoor learning opportunities.

Relevant Qualifications:

• Appropriate primary / secondary teaching qualification
• GTCS Registration.
• PVG Membership is an essential requirement of this post.

Skills/Experience Required:

You will be required to be an excellent classroom practitioner with a good understanding of how ACEs affect young people. Be comfortable with the Curriculum for Excellence and effective use of the outcomes and experiences in daily planning, learning and teaching. You will be required to use your initiative, show enthusiasm, have flexibility and commitment and be able to work as part of a dedicated team.

Who we are:

Netherlea school provides an inclusive education for young people aged from 8-18 who are often looked after, usually residing at one of four houses in the Dumfries area. We offer a high degree of differentiation, within very small teaching groups. All of our young people, who often have previous negative experiences of education, make good progress.

CareTech is committed to Safeguarding and protecting the young people and service users within our care. All candidates will be subject to an enhanced PVG check and reference checks. Caretech is an equal opportunities employer.

CareTech will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.