Teacher Additional Support for Learning

Job Description

Teacher Additional Support for Learning (1FTE)
Sanquhar Academy
Salary: £36,159 – £54,453

Sanquhar Academy is located in the Upper Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway, serving the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar and the neighbouring villages of Kirkconnnel, Kelloholm and Wanlockhead.

Sanquhar is within easy reach of large parts of Dumfries and Galloway, Ayrshire and Lanarkshire.

We are looking to appoint a passionate and committed Teacher of Additional Support for Learning to work alongside our caring, established team and to ensure that we make a real difference to children’s lives. The successful candidate will be a Teaching practitioner experienced in delivering Curriculum for Excellence, more specifically, at pre-Early Level, Early Level and life-skills-based activities. They will have experience of working with young People or Adults with more complex Additional Support Needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience of supporting and developing Inclusive Practice, with a specific focus on learners with more complex Additional Support Needs. They will have the ability to deliver a range of pedagogical approaches. They will join a committed team and will provide effective high quality learning experiences for our learners. The successful candidate will display a commitment to working in partnership with staff, parents and the wider community to provide quality learning experiences, helping to equip pupils with the skills to become successful, confident and responsible contributors to the world they live in.  

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. 

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 and/or Protected Adults, 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. 

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: gw20hetheringtoncree@glow.sch.uk
 

Requirements

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 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: Elaine Hetherington Cree, Headteacher on 01659 502080 or email: gw20hetheringtoncree@glow.sch.uk