Teacher Primary - DGA12561. Job in Sanquhar Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

A regional educational authority is seeking an enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join a supportive team at Sanquhar Primary School. This temporary position involves 28 hours per week with competitive pay. Applicants must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland and be prepared for regulated work with vulnerable children. The school offers a comprehensive benefits package aimed at employee wellbeing and supports equality and diversity.

Benefits

Discounts on everyday essentials

Membership of Scottish Teachers' Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of different teaching methodologies.
• Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and the community.
• Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality learning and teaching.
• Join a supportive and experienced team.
• Assist in effective collaboration with external agencies.

Skills

Understanding of teaching methodologies

Collaboration with colleagues

Effective communication

Education

Registered with the GTCS

Job description

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Teacher Primary (7/09630) (Temporary) (0.8FTE)

Sanquhar Primary School

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

Sanquhar Primary School is situated in the scenic Upper Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway, serving the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar and Wanlockhead. Sanquhar is easily accessible from much of Dumfries and Galloway, as well as neighbouring areas in Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and Glasgow.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our supportive and experienced team to deliver effective, high-quality learning and teaching.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a sound understanding of a range of teaching methodologies and curricular approaches and will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, external agencies and the wider community.

This post is for 28 hours per week on a temporary basis until April 2027.

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

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.

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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 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: Gw22beattiesteven@

National Pay and Leave Calculation

Please refer to important information in the attached briefing note or to 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.

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.

For further information please contact:

Steve Beattie, Headteacher on tel. [phone] or email: Gw22beattiesteven@