Job Description
Teacher Chemistry (1FTE)
Dumfries Academy
Teacher Scale £40,305 - £50,589
We are seeking to appoint a Teacher of Chemistry for 35 hours per week.
Our Council's vision is to make Dumfries and Galloway the best place in Scotland to live, learn, work, visit, and grow. Our Education and Learning Directorate contributes to this vision by supporting a diverse range of schools—large and small, urban and rural, partnership and all-through. Our goal is to increase achievement, attainment, and participation for all young people aged 2-18 by fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional development among staff.
We value the autonomy of schools, Headteachers, and staff to deliver high-quality learning and teaching. We invest in staff development and continuously improve attainment, achievement, and participation through innovative resource use.
We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning opportunities for all teachers.
Dumfries and Galloway offers a rich quality of life with outdoor pursuits, arts festivals, and excellent travel links to major centers.
If you are considering a teaching career here and want to join an ambitious, forward-thinking Council, we want to hear from you!
Applications are welcome from current probationers pending Full Registration with the GTCS in July 2025.
A relocation package of up to £5000 is available for successful candidates. Please see the attached guidance for further details.
This post involves delivering courses as part of the Broad General Education (BGE) and/or senior phase curriculum to meet learners' needs within Dumfries Learning Town schools and/or The Bridge.
Requirements
Applicants must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
This role is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check before employment begins.
Applicants who have resided outside the UK in the last 5 years must provide a police record check from the relevant authorities in their country of residence.
Required Information
Please provide one completed reference with your application. The reference should be emailed to: gw08dillonjoanne@
It is your responsibility to gather and forward the reference before the closing date.
Pay and Leave
Refer to the attached briefing note or Part 2: Appendix 2.19 for details on pay and leave calculations.
We offer an attractive benefits package, including discounts through the Vivup platform, local business discounts, Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support, and wellbeing guidance.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applications from underrepresented groups.
For further information, contact:
Joanne Dillon, Headteacher
Email: gw08dillonjoanne@
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