Teacher Primary - DGA13842

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Stranraer; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 8,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup discounts

Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Wellbeing Champions

Job summary

Belmont Primary School, part of the Dumfries and Galloway Council education family, is seeking an enthusiastic Primary class teacher to cover a maternity leave for 7 hours per week.

The appointment requires GTCS registration and PVG scheme checks. The post emphasises inclusive practice, professional collaboration and safeguarding responsibilities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
• PVG scheme membership or update check is required prior to formal offer.

Responsibilities

• Teach 7 hours per week at Belmont Primary School to cover maternity leave (Dec 2026–Aug 2027).
• Secondment may be possible with line-manager agreement.
• Support and contribute to the school’s inclusive education ethos.

Education

GTCS registration

Job description

Teacher Primary (7/13490M) (Temporary) (0.2FTE)

Belmont Primary School

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary class teacher to work 7 hours per week within Belmont Primary School to cover a Maternity leave from December 2026 up to August 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.

Requirements

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:

Stuart Hunter, Headteacher on tel.[phone] or email: :