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Principal Teacher Religious and Moral Education (RC) (1.0FTE) (Permanent)
St Joseph’s College
PT Scale point 5 - £64,
At St Joseph’s College, we are committed to providing the very best educational experiences and opportunities for our students in a caring environment focusing on building positive relationships.
Our staff are highly effective classroom teachers, who are compassionate and committed to the attainment, achievement and wellbeing of our learners. Through their hard work, they provide our young people with a wide range of experiences that allow them to demonstrate and develop the skills for lifelong learning and the world of work.
A vacancy has arisen at St Joseph’s College for a Permanent Principal Teacher of Religious and Moral Education (RC). The post will involve the delivery of Religious Education in the BGE, Core RE and RMPS in the Senior Phase. It will also require the post holder to promote Catholic values in education and work in conjunction with the Church and its representatives.
Successful candidates will also undertake teacher duties as per SNCT handbook Part 2: Section 2. As such, we would welcome interest from suitably experienced and registered secondary applicants.
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 because it is as unique as the area itself. We are proud of our rich mix of schools - large and small, urban and rural, partnership and all-through. Our purpose is clear and simple - to increase achievement, attainment and participation for all young people 2-18 by maximising the opportunity for our staff to develop and innovate through collaborative working.
We believe in developing the autonomy of schools, Headteachers and their staff to facilitate the highest quality learning and teaching. We continue to use our resources in innovative ways to ensure we build on our investment in staff and their practice, and this is reflected in continued improvements to attainment, achievement and participation.
We are committed to our teachers, evidenced by the provision of high-quality professional learning opportunities for all.
Dumfries and Galloway provides opportunities to enjoy a rich and diverse quality of life for singles, couples and families in this magical corner of Scotland; the experiences on offer are as varied as the stunning landscape. From outdoor pursuits to nationally recognised arts festivals, there are activities and opportunities for all. Furthermore, good quality travel links bring major centres of population within easy reach.
If you are considering a teaching career in Dumfries and Galloway, and in joining a Council that is ambitious and forward thinking, we want to hear from you!
This post forms part of Dumfries Learning Town schools and/or the Bridge to deliver courses as part of the BGE and /or senior phase curriculum as appropriate to meet the needs of our learners.
In line with Section 21 (2A) of the Education (Scotland) Act 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 web site at: cont...
Applications are welcome from current probationers pending attaining Full Registration with the GTCS in July .
Applicants for teaching posts must be fully registered in appropriate sector with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, 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 .