Teacher (St Patrick's Primary) (Part Time) (Fixed Term) - WDN06284

Ktpws; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a committed Teacher for St Patrick's Primary School in Dumbarton. The part-time, fixed-term role involves sustaining school improvement and providing high-quality learning in alignment with council priorities. Applicants must have the Catholic Teaching Certificate and seek Catholic Church Approval for their application. Membership with the PVG scheme is essential. This position offers a salary in the range of £41,916 - £52,614, pro-rated for hours worked. Position closes on 29/12/2025.

Qualifications

• Approval from the Catholic Church required for application.
• Membership in the PVG scheme is essential.

Responsibilities

• Sustain school improvement and provide high-quality teaching.
• Complete Head Teacher's report for application.

Education

Catholic Teaching Certificate

Catholic Religious Education Certificate

Job description

# Teacher (St Patrick's Primary) (Part Time) (Fixed Term)Ref no:: WDN06284Published:: 15/12/2025Closes:: 29/12/2025Location:: St Patrick's Primary School, Crosslet Road, Silverton, Dumbarton, G82 2LQSalary:: £41,916 - £52,614 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 24.5 hours per week## Job Description**\*Please note this position is fixed term until 26/06/2026\***This is a part time post and salary will be pro rata to the number of hours worked.We are 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.Catholic Approval required.## 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/## ResponsibilitiesThis 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 . 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 -## The IndividualNow 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:More information on the benefits of working within West Dunbartonshire Council, can be found using the following link:## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement