Teacher Permanent Supply - DGA11999

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

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a permanent supply teacher for Stranraer Academy Cluster. The role involves 35 hours per week, with opportunities for career development in a beautiful area. A relocation package may be available.

Benefits

Bespoke Vivup platform discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support from My Money Matters

Guidance from Wellbeing Champions

Qualifications

• Applicants must be registered with the GTCS.
• Experience with vulnerable children is required.

Responsibilities

• Shape education provision in Dumfries and Galloway.
• Provide high-quality professional learning.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Education

Registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland

Job description

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Teacher Permanent Supply (1.0FTE)

Stranraer Academy Cluster (Primary)

Teacher Scale: £33,594 - £50,589

We are seeking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated teachers 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 evident through the provision of high-quality professional learning for all.

This position will be 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 its approach to managing learning and teaching, creating opportunities across our schools at all levels. Within this context, we are recruiting staff to our four Districts within the authority. If you wish to join an exciting team with excellent opportunities for career development within an area of outstanding natural beauty, we would welcome 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 prior to a 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, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check.

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Required Information

As part of the recruitment and selection process, we ask that you provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form, which will be read in conjunction with your application.

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: [e-mail]

National Pay and Leave Calculation

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

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports your 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. Additional benefits include exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

At Dumfries and Galloway Council, we are committed to equality, diversity, and equal opportunity. Our values include treating everyone with dignity, fairness, and respect, and we are dedicated to tackling inequality. We especially welcome applications from individuals who can bring different perspectives and experiences.

For further information, please contact:

Maura McClymont, Headteacher at [e-mail] or Education People Team at [e-mail]