EDUC 4593 - EAL Specialist Support Teacher (601162)

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 31st of May 2026, 11:55pm. Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE. Permanent Post. Location: East Kilbride/Strathaven Specialist Support Team located in the Community Learning Wing at Blacklaw Primary School, East Kilbride.

Hours: 35 hours per week. Salary: Main Grade Teacher Scale, £42,018 - £52,740 per year. This post is for an English as an Additional Language teacher (EAL). The team member will work across a number of Primary and Secondary Schools in the East Kilbride and Strathaven area supporting identified pupils to help them to engage with their learning within the mainstream context.

They will work on an individual basis, in groups and within classes supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy and HWB targets across the curriculum. The successful candidate must have a breadth of teaching experience and knowledge of primary and/or secondary education. They will be enthusiastic, approachable, attachment-informed in their practice, flexible and creative in their approach to engaging learners.

This role is peripatetic so there is a requirement to be able to travel between establishments on a daily basis.

Other remits: The teacher will be part of the Extended Area Team comprising of Primary and Secondary Specialist Support Teachers and EAL teachers. This team is line managed by the Senior Manager Pupil Support. There will be a requirement to deliver support and training to staff (and, at times, parents) to build capacity across our learning communities in supporting children and young people with additional support needs.

For any further information please contact the Interim Senior Manager of Pupil Support Susan Tullett on susan.tullett@southlanarkshire.gov.uk.

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Teacher Salary: In line with the Teachers’ Conditions of Service, your salary for the remainder of this school salary year, which runs in conjunction with the academic session, may be recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue pay. Further information on the Teachers’ National Pay and Leave Specification can be obtained from the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers’ website Appendix 2.19 - SNCT Handbook.

GTC Registration: It is a legal requirement for any teacher teaching in a Scottish state school to be registered with GTC Scotland, General Teaching Council (Scotland) Registration.

Legislative Information: This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or Adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Overseas Criminal Records Check: An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement: The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.