Teacher Permanent Supply - DGA12147

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to help shape education provision in Dumfries and Galloway for 21 hours per week within the Douglas Ewart High School Cluster Primary Schools.

As part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to increase the number of teachers across Scotland, the authority is seeking to appoint permanent supply teachers. Our commitment to teachers is evident by the provision of high-quality professional learning for all.

Dumfries and Galloway continues to be innovative in its approach to managing learning and teaching, creating opportunities across our schools at all levels. Within this context, we are recruiting staff to our four Districts within the authority. If you wish to join an exciting team with excellent opportunities for career development within an area of outstanding natural beauty, we would welcome your application.

A significant relocation package of up to £5000 may be available to the successful candidate (Permanent positions only). Please see attached guidance for further information.

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

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, which 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: EducationPeopleTeam@dumgal.gov.uk

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 inquiries, please contact Leona Wallace, Headteacher at gw08wallaceleona@ea.dumgal.sch.uk or the Education People Team at EducationPeopleTeam@dumgal.gov.uk.