Teacher Additional Support for Learning - DGA10759

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Teacher Additional Support for Learning

Dumfries High School

Unpromoted Teacher Scale £38,655 - £48,516

Dumfries and Galloway’s approach to education looks to combine the traditional values, ethos and atmosphere of this unique corner of Scotland with fresh 21^st century thinking. This post represents an excellent opportunity to be innovative in developing our culture of sharing and learning.

At Dumfries High School we are not only committed to providing the very best educational experiences and opportunities but also to develop our young people as leaders and responsible citizens who will make a huge difference to the school community and beyond. We work in partnership with our parents and carers, our associated primary schools, member of the local community, other partners in learning and most importantly, our young people.

We are seeking to appoint a positive and enthusiastic primary or secondary teacher with an understanding of nurture and inclusive practice, to provide interventions and support inclusive approaches within our setting. Working within the department of Removing Barriers to Learning, the job of Teacher Additional Support for Learning and Nurture will work to meet the needs of learners with ASN across Dumfries High School and help embed inclusive practice throughout. The post will be 1fte, permanent. This post forms part of Dumfries Learning Town schools and/or the Bridge to deliver courses as part of the BGE and /or senior phase curriculum as appropriate to meet the needs of our learners.

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 gw08cowansarah@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

National Pay and Leave Calculation

Please refer to important information in the attached briefing note or to www.snct.org.uk Part 2: Appendix 2.19, Pay and Leave Specification

For further information please contact Mr Phil Cubbon, Headteacher on tel. or email gw08cubbonphilip@ea.dumgal.sch.uk