Teacher Permanent Supply

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council seeks a Permanent Supply Teacher to join the Stranraer Academy Cluster. This role involves shaping education provision and offers a significant relocation package. The council values diversity and encourages applications from various backgrounds.

Benefits

Access to Vivup platform with discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support from My Money Matters

Guidance from trained Wellbeing Champions

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).

Responsibilities

• Recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated teacher.
• Help shape education provision in Dumfries and Galloway.
• Provide one completed reference alongside application.

Job description

Location: Sheuchan Primary School, Leswalt High Road, DG9 0AL

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

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Teacher Permanent Supply (1.0FTE)

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to help shape education provision in Dumfries and Galloway. As part of the Scottish Government’s commitment to increase the number of teachers across Scotland, the authority is seeking to appoint a permanent supply teacher. Our commitment to teachers is demonstrated by the provision of high-quality professional learning for all.

This position is for 35 hours per week and based within the Stranraer Academy Cluster.

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.

Dumfries and Galloway continues to be innovative in managing learning and teaching, creating opportunities across our schools at all levels. We are recruiting staff to our four districts within the authority. If you wish to join an exciting team with excellent career development opportunities in an area of outstanding natural beauty, we encourage your application.

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 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 before a formal offer of employment is made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, will need to provide a police record check from the police authority in the country or countries where they were resident, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check.

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Required Information

As part of the recruitment process, please provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form, which will be read in conjunction with your application.

It is your responsibility to gather a reference and send it to the relevant contact within the school before the closing date. The reference should be emailed to: [e-mail]

We offer an exciting benefits package, supporting your health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers, and more. Additional benefits include discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from trained Wellbeing Champions.

Dumfries and Galloway Council is committed to equality, diversity, and equal opportunity. We value dignity, fairness, and respect, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups to bring diverse perspectives and experiences.