At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students' learning and promote inclusivity in schools.
- Company: Fife Council, dedicated to improving life chances for all.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a passionate team committed to equity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and foster a positive learning community.
- Qualifications: GTCS registration and strong interpersonal skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36159 - 54453 £ per year.
Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 5 October 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £36,159 - £54,453
Working Pattern: 35 hours per week
Location: Caskieberran Primary School (Monday to Thursday) and South Parks Primary School (Fridays), Glenrothes
Purpose and Values of Education Directorate
The Education Directorate is committed to Improving Life Chances for All through a wide range of direct services which support our children, young people, families and the wider Fife community. Our approach to improvement is rooted in our core values: Compassion, Ambition, Respect and Equity which reflect the ethos, culture and practice principles of all staff across the directorate. We strive to ensure that our attitudes and behaviour reflect these core values in all our dealings with children, young people, their families, and the wider community in partnership with those who support them.
Supporting Statement
As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV.
Please consider and demonstrate the following when completing your Supporting Statement:
- Ways in which you have modelled and promoted the GTCS Professional Values (social justice, trust, respect and integrity) and Professional Commitment in your current and previous roles.
- How have you demonstrated your knowledge, skills and understanding when meeting pupil needs?
- Ways in which you have supported and sustained colleagues in creating a positive environment for all learners?
- Ways in which you have built and developed positive partnerships.
- Ways in which you have used self-evaluation to inform decisions and improvements in your learning community?
Job Details
We are looking for a highly skilled Teacher who is passionate about improving life chances for all to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people. As a Learning Support Teacher in Fife, you will work with school-based staff, the school leadership team and a wide range of stakeholders to ensure that pupils are fully included in their school community.
As a Learning Support Teacher, you will:
- Provide short term focused support.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues.
- Consult with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Support staff development.
Qualification, Registration and Skill Requirements
You are required to have high levels of interpersonal skills and abilities which will enable you to work as a member of the school team to support pupils and families. You will contribute and lead on areas of school improvement. You are required to demonstrate a commitment to your own professional learning through career-long professional learning activity and to be able to show how this has impacted on your practice.
Full General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) registration is required. For posts within primary, you are required to be fully registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) in primary. For posts within secondary, you are required to be fully registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) in secondary for the specific subject.
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
Further Information
- Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria.
- How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace.
- Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.
- Directorate Information - Council Department information.
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For further information please contact: Laura Rennie - Laura.Rennie@fife.gov.uk
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