Principal Teacher Curriculum - DGA13372 in Tonbridge

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.

St Joseph’s College is a popular secondary school situated in the town of Dumfries. As part of Scotland’s Schools for the Future programme, the school campus benefitted from a multi-million pound redevelopment programme in 2018 which included completely new Science and Technology Education facilities.

We are now looking to appoint a dynamic, experienced teacher to lead developments in a large and successful Science and Technology faculty which includes technical education subjects. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and ambitious individual to play a strategic role in ensuring that we continue to provide the best possible opportunities for all our pupils in these subject areas. In addition, the promotion of STEM careers and pathways is central to the vision of the school and the appointee will work closely with other staff in the promotion of this. The school is the proud recipient of the Education Scotland STEM Nation Award.

Applicants are required to be fully registered in secondary education with the General Teaching Council of Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT. This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates are required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update 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 are resident. In line with Section 21 (2A) of the Education (Scotland) Act 1980, the successful candidate for this post will require to have the approval of the Roman Catholic Church. Applicants are advised that it is their responsibility to obtain such approval and this must be done at the same time as submitting the application form. The necessary documents can be downloaded from the Scottish Catholic Education Service website.

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 the 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.

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For further information please contact: Mrs Bernadette Jones, Headteacher.