Teacher Additional Support for Learning - DGA13306

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Teacher Additional Support for Learning (0.6fte) (Permanent) (7/11864) 
Dalbeattie High School Cluster – including Colvend and Kirkgunzeon Primary
Unpromoted Teacher Scale:  £42,018 - £52,740

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Additional Support for Learning Teacher within the Dalbeattie High School Cluster, for 21 hours (0.6FTE).  This position will also cover Colvend and Kirkgunzeon Primary School. The successful candidate will support pupils and staff in identifying and assessing barriers to learning, and managing challenging behaviours through individualised teaching support, targeted interventions, observations, advice and guidance, mentoring and training.

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. 

A significant relocation package of up to £5000 may be available to the successful candidate.  Please see attached guidance for further information.  
 
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 and should be emailed to Esther Papworth- esther.papworth@dumgal.gov.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

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.” 

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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. 

This position will be reviewed annually as part of the staffing exercise and the schools allocated may be subject to change.

For further information please contact:  Esther Papworth, Principal Teacher Additional Support for Learning by email:  esther.papworth@dumgal.gov.uk