Teacher Primary - DGA12049

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

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a Primary Teacher for Sandhead Primary School. This temporary position offers a salary on the Unpromoted Teachers Scale and requires GTCS registration. The role commences on 19th August 2025 and is for up to one academic year.

Benefits

Access to Vivup platform with over 800 discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support from My Money Matters

Guidance from Wellbeing Champions

Qualifications

• Applicants must be registered with GTCS.
• Experience in teaching primary education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach at Sandhead Primary School for 35 hours per week.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for working with vulnerable children.

Education

Registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS)

Job description

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Teacher Primary 1FTE (Temporary)

Sandhead Primary School

Unpromoted Teachers Scale - £33,594 - £50,589

We are seeking to recruit a Primary Teacher for 35 hours per week at Sandhead Primary School, part of the Sandhead and Drummore Partnership. The position will commence on 19th August 2025 for up to one academic year.

This position may be suitable for a Secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying on a secondment basis.

Applicants 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. 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 resided outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered the position, will need to provide a police record check from the police authority in the country or countries of residence, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check.

Required Information

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

It is your responsibility to gather and submit the reference before the closing date. The reference should be emailed to: [e-mail]

National Pay and Leave Calculation

Refer to the attached briefing note or www.snct.org.uk, Part 2: Appendix 2.19, Pay and Leave Specification, for details.

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We offer an exciting benefits package, including access to our Vivup platform with over 800 discounts, local business discounts, Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from Wellbeing Champions.

At Dumfries and Galloway Council, we are committed to equality, diversity, and equal opportunity. We value different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

For further information, please contact:

Ms Ilene McColm, Headteacher, tel. [phone], email: [e-mail]