Teacher Additional Support for Learning - DGA13449

Teacher Additional Support for Learning (0.6FTE) (Temporary)

Inclusion Base (West)

We are seeking to appoint Teacher Additional Support for Learning for 21 hours per week. This post is peripatetic, and the successful candidate will teach within the Inclusion Base within Minnigaff and assess and work with individual pupils/groups of pupils in a variety of schools in Stewartry and West of D&G. The role includes consulting with/advising teachers, liaison with partners to Children’s Plans and attendance at a variety of pupil meetings. This post is temporary up to August 2027.

This position may be suitable for a Secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post on a secondment basis.

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.

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: Mr Darren Andrews - gw08andrewsdarren@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

Requirements: 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 membership of Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme, 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: Mr Darren Andrews, Principal Teacher on tel. (01671) 402477 or email: gw08andrewsdarren@ea.dumgal.sch.uk