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Job Description
Come and join our amazing team at Kilpatrick School. Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional support needs? Our all-through special school, based in a purpose-built facility in Clydebank, is seeking compassionate, skilled, and enthusiastic professionals to join our dedicated team.
Job Description
Come and join our amazing team at Kilpatrick School. Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional support needs? Our all-through special school, based in a purpose-built facility in Clydebank, is seeking compassionate, skilled, and enthusiastic professionals to join our dedicated team.
At the heart of our vision - Nurturing Potential Together - is a commitment to supporting every pupil in developing life skills, building emotional resilience, and, where possible, achieving SQA qualifications. Our staff are passionate, creative, and innovative in their teaching approaches, tailoring learning experiences to meet the unique needs of every child.
We foster a nurturing, inclusive environment where young people are encouraged to thrive personally, socially, and academically. If you believe in the power of education to transform lives and want to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking school community, we would love to hear from you.
Requirements
You will find the Head Teachers report template attached to this advert, this MUST be completed by your Head Teacher and attached to your application form before the closing date. Please upload your Head Teacher Report in the 'COVER LETTER' section of the application, you are not required to write a cover letter.
FOR VACANCIES AT DENOMINATIONAL SCHOOLS
Evidence of Catholic Church Approval- Applicants must seek Catholic Church Approval when submitting their application for the post and a copy of the Approval should be provided to the Chair of the Panel prior to the interview. Where this is "pending" we will seek confirmation from our Church Representative that approval application has been submitted.
Denominational Primary Posts
Applicants for permanent posts in a denominational primary school must also have the Catholic Teaching Certificate or Catholic Religious Education Certificate.
You can access the forms and further information from the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) website: https://sces.org.uk/church-approval/
Denominational Secondary Posts
Applicants for denominational secondary schools need to have RC Approval for the school they are applying to.
You can access the forms and further information from the Scottish Catholic Education Service (SCES) website: https://sces.org.uk/church-approval/
Responsibilities
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Education body and removal from the Register of the General Teaching Council.
For further information regarding the school, please click the following link - Kilpatrick Schools | West Dunbartonshire Council (west-dunbarton.gov.uk)
The Individual
Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.
About
For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please click on the following link and see why we are an employer of choice:
https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/teaching/
More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:
https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/west-dunbartonshire-council/teaching-here
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