Teacher (Choices School) - WDN06437

Job Description

Choices School is an Additional Support Needs (ASN) School for young people 12-18 serving the whole of the West Dunbartonshire Council area.

Our young people have not sustained a mainstream school placement and present a range of ASN including Autism, ADHD, Tourettes, Developmental Coordination Disorder, Learning Difficulties, as well as some who have physical health needs.

All young people in the school present with a high level of anxiety. We present pupils across a range of qualification platforms including Qualifications Scotland, Kings Trust and Duke of Edinburgh Award. As well as traditional learning we place a heavy emphasis on Outdoor and Vocational Learning and engagement with the local environment and community.

We currently have a vacancy for a class teacher. The role of class teacher will take into account the specialism of the successful candidate and will be tailored around the needs of the school and any special skills or attributes that could contribute to enriching the curriculum offered.

This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to make a real
difference with these young people. The opportunity is open to all fully registered
teachers, whether Primary or Secondary qualified.

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

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.

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