Teacher Additional Support for Learning - DGA12170 in Dumfries

Teacher Additional Support for Learning (EAL/ Gypsy Traveller Service) (Temporary) (0.4FTE)

Dumfries

Unpromoted Teacher Scale £33,594 - £50,589

You will be required to work 14 hours per week.

Dumfries & Galloway is home to several children and young people, for whom English is not the first or home language. They come from a variety of backgrounds and are at different stages of language development, both in their first language and English. We describe these pupils as using English as an Additional Language, recognising that they are bi-lingual, possibly experiencing different cultures at home and at school.

Pupils are at all levels of proficiency, from children starting nursery and new arrivals in the early stages of English, to pupils in S5/6 planning to go to university. Each child is an individual and while some experience little difficulty, others risk being disadvantaged if the language of the school is allowed to become a barrier to learning.

Teachers in this Service may also support pupils who are part of the Gypsy Traveller community, where they experience gaps in learning due to interrupted education.

Aims of this Service:

• To support the learning and teaching of pupils with a first language other than English, in the Authority’s schools, so that they reach their full potential.
• To improve access, ensure inclusion and raise achievement across the mainstream curriculum for EAL and Gypsy Traveller children.
• To aid the process of assessment in schools.
• To work in partnership with the EAL/ Gypsy Traveller learner’s own school and teachers.
• To promote equality of opportunity for both EAL and Gypsy Traveller pupils.

This post is temporary until 18 August 2026.

This post may be suitable for secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

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, 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.

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: Rachael Smith

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

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: Rachael Smith, Principal Teacher on email: Rachael.Smith@dumgal.gov.uk