Teacher Nurture

Job Description

Teacher Nurture (Temporary)

Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie & Kirkcudbright Clusters (1.0FTE)

Unpromoted Teacher Scale £36,159- £54,453

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced practitioner to the post of Nurture Teacher for 35 hours per week for a period of up to 8 months. 

Applications for this position would be welcomed from Primary and Secondary Registered Teachers.

The successful candidates will work to develop and take forward Nurture principles within the Clusters where they are based. Postholders will work across the Early Learning & Childcare, Primary and Secondary sectors. The successful candidate will communicate a strong commitment to nurture and inclusion and be aware of the current policy landscape within this area. They will demonstrate experience in supporting and developing approaches to Nurture Practice across settings and schools. They will have experience of a wide range of pedagogical approaches and interventions and should be able to demonstrate how these have impacted on young people’s learning. The successful candidates will join a committed team who are strong in their desire to develop and take forward Nurture Principles and the D&G Framework for Inclusion. Candidates will display the skills required to work in partnership with pupils, parents/carers, school and cluster colleagues and with partners to ensure that Nurture Principles are embedded.

This position may be suitable for a Secondment - Line Management approval should be sought before applying for the position.

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.

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: Karen-Anne.Bryden@dumgal.gov.uk prior to the closing date.

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 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 about this post please contact:

Robert Dickson, PT - Inclusive Practice    Robert.Dickson@dumgal.gov.uk

Lisa Henderson, PT – Inclusive Practice  Lisa.Henderson@dumgal.gov.uk