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Teacher History/Modern Studies (0.6fte) (Temporary)
Wallace Hall Academy
Salary: £36,159 – £54,453

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to help support teaching in Wallace Hall Academy. Our commitment to teachers is evident by the provision of high quality professional learning.

We had a very successful inspection in January 2025. The inspection team agreed 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 are looking to attract and appoint on a highly skilled History/Modern Studies Teacher here at Wallace Hall Academy for 21 hours per week. This is a temporary post for a period of up to 1 year to cover a maternity leave. This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

Wallace Hall is a rural school in Thornhill, which is situated 13 miles north of Dumfries. The secondary school roll is just under 575, the primary roll is around185 and the roll in our ELC is currently 48 pupils. In January 2010 we moved into our new school building which has excellent facilities. The school is now run as a 2-18 establishment with one Head Teacher.

Our school motto is Together we grow, learn and achieve. All stakeholders were consulted on the values of the school. Our vision is to provide a safe, happy environment where all learners can enjoy the school experience and can be challenged and encouraged to meet their full academic and vocational potential. We believe that 21st Century learners should develop the skills of communication, compassion, collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, composure, citizenship and curiosity.

We enjoy a close partnership with our five cluster primaries. However, approximately 25% of our school roll comes from out with our catchment area. Our strong academic reputation and continued development of a more inclusive and flexible curriculum are seen as major strengths of the school and appeal to many parents and pupils.

Our school is dynamic and vibrant with a commitment to the development of both pupils and staff and the creation of a positive learning community. We presently have 65 teaching staff and 35 support staff, and have built strong links with a wide variety of partner agencies including the Parent Council, the local Queensberry Estate. Our pupils and families are supported by a dedicated and professional team including a highly skilled support staff who play an integral part in enhancing our positive ethos and culture of achievement. Our school shows have a reputation for excellence.

We are an innovative school which recognises its strengths and continues to build capability in almost all areas but we are also fully committed to developing new ideas and challenges to ensure that the improvement agenda is always to the fore.

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Applicants for teaching posts must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT in the appropriate sector.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Required Information
As part of the recruitment and selection process we ask that you provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form and will be read in conjunction with your application form.

Please note that it is your responsibility to gather a reference and forward the completed document to the relevant contact within the School. The reference should be submitted prior to the closing date. The reference for this vacancy should be emailed to: gw09gibsonsharon3@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

National Pay and Leave Calculation
Please refer to important information in the attached briefing note or to www.snct.org.uk Part 2: Appendix 2.19, Pay and Leave Specification

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact:

Mr J Blair, Depute Head Teacher, Tel: 0184833212
Email: gw09blairjohn2@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

Mrs S Gibson, School Support Manager, Tel: 0184833212
Email: gw09gibsonsharon3@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

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