Job Description
Permanent 35 hour post.
Grade: Principal Teacher 4 - £59,481
About the School:
Duncanrig Secondary School is a true comprehensive school serving a community of over 1700 young people. We are part of the Duncanrig Learning Community, which comprises Duncanrig Secondary School, our nine associated primary schools, Early Years partners, and bases that provide specialist additional services. Within our school, we also have a supported learning provision for young people with additional support needs.
South Lanarkshire Council’s vision, as set out in the Council’s Plan Connect, is to improve the quality of life for all in South Lanarkshire. At Duncanrig Secondary School, we aim to work together to build positive futures for all through our key values of Ambition, Respect and Community, in an inclusive and supportive environment. We set high expectations across our school community and strive for excellence through high quality learning and teaching.
We are very proud of our young people and as a community we work together to provide a wide range of learning opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. We want all our young people to have the opportunities to develop the skills, attributes and knowledge to succeed now and in the future.
We are proud to work with a range of partners to support our young people and provide a range of rich experiences. One of our partnerships which is crucial to the success of our school is the partnership with our parents and carers. We aim to have effective and regular communication with parents/carers, and we have an active and supportive Parent Council. Positive relationships are vital to ensure we met the needs of all of our young people, and we welcome and encourage all parent/carer communication.
School Website: Duncanrig Secondary School
Twitter: @DuncanrigScndry
Requirements
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GTC Registration
It is a legal requirement for any teacher teaching in a Scottish state school to be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by South Lanarkshire Council.
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Foreign Police Check
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Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.
South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
Responsibilities
Although specific duties have been drawn up and are defined in this profile, they are not exhaustive and can change to suit the needs and priorities of the school. The necessity for change will be determined by the Head Teacher.
South Lanarkshire Council schools have recently undergone an £800m+ modernisation programme.
The aim of this programme is simple - to create high quality additional support needs and primary and secondary provision in South Lanarkshire - fit for the twenty first century.
During this time we have built and modernised numerous Primary and Secondary Schools.
It is our mission to make positive meaningful changes in the lives of young people. We aim to provide an exceptional learning and working environment for pupils and staff and work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
South Lanarkshire Council Education Resources are committed to the education, care and welfare of young people in a childcare environment.
You will assist in the delivery of the curriculum and contribute to whole school initiatives, as appropriate and will carry out the range of duties outlined in Annexe B of "A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century".
The Individual
This role is central to the delivery of the school’s vision for supporting all learners to achieve their potential. You will coordinate the school’s Nurture Group provision and develop the school’s applied nurturing approaches, liaising closely with PT Support for Learning and the Pupil Support Team. You will also manage a targeted caseload of pupils requiring intensive interventions.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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