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Ref no:
DGA13090
Published:
16/03/2026
Closes:
16/04/2026
Location:
Belmont Primary School, Galloway Avenue, Stranraer, DG9 7BH
Salary:
£59,727 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Description

Principal Teacher Additional Support for Learning (7/04656M) (Temporary)

Belmont Primary School Learning Centre

PT02 – £59,727

 

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Principal Teacher Additional Support for Learning for 35 hours per week within Belmont Primary School Learning Centre until August 2027. The successful candidate will require to manage a team of staff to support pupils with a wide range of significant additional support needs including physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural needs.

 

This position is temporary for a period of up to one year to cover a maternity leave. The position may also be suitable as a secondment and approval from your line manager should be sought before applying for the position.

Applications will be considered from candidates for part time hours.

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

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: Mr Stuart Hunter, Headteacher at: gw10hunterstuart@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

 

 

National Pay and Leave Calculation 

Please refer to important information in the attached briefing note or to www.snct.org.uk 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:  

Mr Stuart Hunter, Headteacher, Belmont Primary School email: gw10hunterstuart@ea.dumgal.sch.uk or Dorothy Aitchison, Area Team Manager email: dorothy.aitchison@dumgal.gov.uk

 

 

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