Job Description
Teacher History (Temporary) (0.8FTE)
Wallace Hall Academy
Unpromoted Teacher Scale £33,594 - £50,589
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to support teaching at Wallace Hall Academy. Our commitment to teachers is demonstrated through high-quality professional learning opportunities.
We achieved a very successful inspection in January 2025, with the following evaluations:
* Leadership of change - Very Good
* Learning, teaching and assessment - Very Good
* Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion - Very Good
* Raising attainment and achievement - Very Good
We aim to attract and appoint a highly skilled History Teacher. Knowledge of a second Social Subject area would be advantageous.
Wallace Hall is a rural school located in Thornhill, 13 miles north of Dumfries. The school roll includes just under 550 secondary pupils, 185 primary pupils, and 50 in our ELC. We moved into a new building in January 2010, featuring excellent facilities. The school now operates as a 2-18 establishment under one Head Teacher.
Our motto is "Together we grow, learn and achieve". We value input from all stakeholders on our core values. Our vision is to provide a safe, happy environment where learners can enjoy their experience and reach their full academic and vocational potential. We emphasize developing skills such as communication, compassion, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, composure, citizenship, and curiosity.
We maintain strong partnerships with five cluster primaries, and approximately 25% of our students come from outside our catchment area. Our reputation for academic excellence and curriculum development makes us attractive to many parents and pupils.
Our school is vibrant and committed to the development of pupils and staff, fostering a positive learning community. We employ 65 teaching staff and 35 support staff, with strong links to various partner agencies including the Parent Council, CAMPLE LINE, and the Queensberry Estate. Our dedicated support staff contribute significantly to our ethos and culture of achievement. Our school is recognized for excellence.
Requirements
We are an innovative school that recognizes its strengths and continuously seeks to build capability in all areas. We are committed to developing new ideas and challenges to maintain our improvement agenda.
This post is temporary until December 2025.
Secondment opportunities may be available; applicants should seek approval from their line manager before applying.
Applicants must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) in the appropriate sector.
This position involves Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or complete an update check before employment is confirmed.
Applicants previously resident outside the UK within the last 5 years must provide a police record check from the relevant authorities in their country of residence.
Required Information
Applicants must submit ONE completed reference along with their application form. The reference should be emailed to: gw09gibsonsharon3@ea.dumgal.sch.uk. It is the applicant's responsibility to obtain and submit this reference before the closing date.
National Pay and Leave Calculation
Refer to the attached briefing note or visit www.snct.org.uk Part 2: Appendix 2.19, Pay and Leave Specification for details.
Responsibilities
We offer an attractive benefits package supporting health and wellbeing, including access to the Vivup platform with discounts, local business offers, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from Wellbeing Champions.
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, valuing different perspectives and experiences. We especially welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
For further information, please contact:
Mr B Graham, Head Teacher, Tel: 0184833212
Email: gw08grahambarry3@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
Mrs S Gibson, School Support Manager, Tel: 0184833212
Email: gw09gibsonsharon3@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
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