Total 10 Others level Education / Training job vacancies in Dumbarton, G82 1QL

Job Description

Main Grade Teacher £32,217 - £48,516

Fixed Term until 10 August 2025

Full Time

Currently, Midlothian has 6 secondary schools, 32 primary schools (19 of which have nurseries) and 2 stand alone nursery schools. Our special school, Saltersgate, provides support for children with a range of physical, social, emotional, behavioural and learning difficulties. The schools range in size from our smallest primary school with around 20 children to our largest secondary with over 1200 pupils. We have a diverse range of school catchments, from rural to urban settings. We are fortunate to have a growing number of new build schools, with 15 of our primary schools and 2 secondary having been built within the last 10 years and several new builds planned.

Interview Date - 10 October 2024

Requirements

Pre Employment Checks/Requirements for Teaching Positions
If you are successful, our offer of employment will be conditional on satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements, such as medical screening, two written references, one which must be from your most recent/current employer, verification of your original qualifications and your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. Registration with the General Teaching Council and a satisfactory PVG check for Regulated Work with Children will also be essential.

General Teaching Council Scotland
Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS). For further information on registration please visit: www.gtcs.org.uk

Regulated Work with Children
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.

Successful candidates will require a PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59. You will be required to re-pay this amount to the Council by salary deduction over 6 consecutive pay periods. The fee for a PVG Scheme Record Update is £18. You will be required to re-pay this amount to the Council by salary deduction over 2 consecutive pay periods. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary. If you are an existing employee the Council will pay the cost of the Application Fee.

In your application we ask for information under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We ask you to disclose any unspent convictions. Disclosures should be made by writing to or emailing the Employment and Reward Manager, in confidence, giving details of the offence(s), penalty and date(s) of conviction. Applicants should note that failure to disclose a conviction which is subsequently advised through a Disclosure Scotland check may result in the withdrawal of any offer of appointment.

Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar an applicant from working with Midlothian. Decisions regarding suitability for positions of trust which are subject to vetting will be dependent on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of the offence(s).

For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

How to Apply

Please apply on-line. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Midlothian.

If you have difficulty applying for this post or in accessing the attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.

Closing Date

2 October 2024

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Coach Core's vision is to drive social mobility through apprenticeships and sport, so that every young person can reach their true potential and inspire those around them. Since our launch in 2012, we have worked with over 150 of the biggest sports providers, youth clubs and charities in the country, supporting over 500 young people.

The Community Activator Coach role is the perfect opportunity to understand the role of sport and physical activity in the Community, and as an apprentice coach at Sky High TGA, you will learn and assist in coaching various trampoline and gymnastics activities alongside our qualified team. Our offerings are diverse, catering to all age groups and additional needs, from toddler drop-in sessions to adult fitness, local schools, adult care groups, recreational classes, birthday parties, and holiday camps. You will be involved in every aspect of coaching at the centre.

Your day to day responsibilities will include:

-Learning about behaviour change to enable you to develop activities that will support getting and keeping someone active.

-Learning how to actively listen and respond to community group requests for activation.

-Gaining an understanding of how to use effective leadership to deliver coaching sessions that are fun and engaging for the participants whilst understanding that you will become a role model and will need to display the correct behaviours.

-Learning about safeguarding, how to keep records and store information with personal details. It's key to understand the importance of monitoring and evaluating using this information and how it helps with future funding or future activities.

What your apprenticeship includes:

-A mixture of face to face and online catch ups every 4 - 6 weeks to discuss feedback and progress

-A mixture of on and off the job training, including workshops and webinars

-Reviews every 12 weeks with your Line Manager and apprenticeship Trainer

-The chance to get Functional Skills in English and maths (if you don't already have GCSE)

We particularly welcome applicants from female, black, minority, ethnic (BME) communities, disabled people and homosexual, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities, as they are currently underrepresented within our workforce.

You will work towards your community activator coach l2 qualification over the course of 12-18 months

Job Description

This is a fixed term post until 12/05/2025.

This is a part time post and the salary will be pro-rata to the number of hours worked.

West Dunbartonshire Council is looking for candidates who are energetic and committed to sustaining school improvement and providing high quality learning and teaching, in line with key Council priorities or inclusion and raising the aspirations, achievements and attainment for all students.

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

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Education body and removal from the Register of the General Teaching Council.

For further information regarding the school, please click the following link - https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/school-search/dumbarton-academy/

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

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://wwyjobscotlw.mand.gov.uk/councils/west-dunbartonshire-council/teaching/

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Job Advert

The Family Learning Coordinator is an exciting new post that will support the delivery of Family Learning across Midlothian, the post holder will align with the Midlothian Family Wellbeing Service to support the implementation and development of early supports to families across Midlothian.

This will include working closely with partners, including the 3rd Sector to enable the best use of resources across Midlothian to ensure options for family members be supported to learn together.

A key function of the post is to develop a rights based, non stigmatising approach to family learning across children’s services, education, the 3rd Sector, health and social care professionals.

We are looking for someone who is a creative thinker and highly motivated to improve universal and targeted support for families.

A minimum of an SVQ or HNC related to working in the early years, community education or social care.

A current driver’s licence.

Experience of working with children’s and families within and across communities and in settings. Particularly education and the early years.

Sound knowledge of The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), ensuring the rights of the child are at the forefront of any decisions or supports offered.

The post holder will require to have an understanding and responses to safeguarding issues. Public protection training will form part of mandatory training for this role.

The post holder must be able to demonstrate competence, knowledge and skills in coordinating services and /or projects is essential.

The post holder must be able to motivate, initiate and develop new ideas and approaches along with an ability to support staff in effecting changes within the service

An ability to use resources imaginatively, using different approaches e.g. group work, developing tailored packages.

Knowledge of family learning and family support services.

Experience in and ability to handle complex issues and draw appropriate conclusions.

Experience of quality assurance processes.

Good knowledge and understanding of what effective partnership working entails.

CLOSING DATE – Thursday 23rd May 2024

INTERVIEW DATE - Tuesday 4th June 2024

Vacancy Information

Position Title: Family Learning Coordinator

Position Number: DAE566

Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships

Location: Danderhall Primary School

Contract Status: Permanent

Hours of Work: 36

Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday 9.00-5.00 Friday 9.00- 3.30

Weeks per year: 52

Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.

Based on you working 36 hours over 52 weeks per year the minimum actual salary for this position is £36,311.02 per annum.

Requirements

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children or protected adults.
Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk

Additional Information

If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call 0131 271 3063 to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.

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Job Description

This is a part time post and the salary will be pro-rata to the number of hours worked.

West Dunbartonshire Council is looking for candidates who are energetic and committed to sustaining school improvement and providing high quality learning and teaching, in line with key Council priorities or inclusion and raising the aspirations, achievements and attainment for all students.

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

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Education body and removal from the Register of the General Teaching Council.

For further information regarding the school, please click the following link -

https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/school-search/dumbarton-academy/

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

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

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Job Description

This is a fixed term post until 08/12/2024.

West Dunbartonshire Council is looking for candidates who are energetic and committed to sustaining school improvement and providing high quality learning and teaching, in line with key Council priorities or inclusion and raising the aspirations, achievements and attainment for all students.

The successful candidate will be teaching Spanish and will have French as an additional subject preferably.

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

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Education body and removal from the Register of the General Teaching Council.

For further information regarding the school, please click the following link -

https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/school-search/dumbarton-academy/

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

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Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives? Would you enjoy working in a supportive environment where you would be supporting West Dunbartonshire’s young people on their learning journey? We have exciting opportunities for highly motivated, flexible individuals to join our team of Learning Assistants; you would be working in one of our mainstream settings, assisting our Teachers to provide mainstream and additional support needs children a stimulating and rewarding learning environment.

This role offers you the chance to contribute to the quality of care and welfare of our pupils, assist our Teaching team to ensure that teaching resources are organised
and used effectively and support our pupils to access the curriculum.

If you have experience of supporting children with additional support needs whether that is in a personal capacity, a voluntary capacity or in a paid capacity and have a good level of admin/IT skills, we want to hear from you.

In return you will receive relevant training and support from a committed team with access to a wide range of employee benefits including mental health and financial wellbeing supports including discounts to the national supermarkets and retailers as well as local retailers and schemes like our cycle to work scheme. In addition, our employees enjoy generous annual leave entitlement and a fantastic pension scheme that significantly adds to the overall financial package on offer.

Whilst we do have some parameters that we need to work around, our Learning Assistants are key to supporting transition times such as school start/finish times, we are happy to discuss any needs you may have in relation to flexible working.

Interviews are planned for 27th and 28th March 2024.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

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:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/

More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

West Dunbartonshire Council is looking for candidates who are enthusiastic and committed to sustaining school improvement and providing high quality learning and teaching, in line with the key Council priorities of inclusion and of raising the aspirations, achievement and attainment for all students.

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

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here. Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Education body and removal from the Register of the General Teaching Council.

For further information regarding the school, please click the following link - https://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/school-search/our-lady-and-saint-patricks-high-school/

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme