Principal Teacher Additional Support for Learning

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Dumfries and Galloway Council Full time

Job Description

Principal Teacher Additional Support for Learning (Permanent)
Hecklegirth Primary School Learning Centre
PT02 - £57,

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Principal Teacher Additional Support for Learning for 35 hours per week within the new Hecklegirth Primary School Learning Centre. 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.
 
A significant relocation package of up to £ 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 . From 28 February , 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:

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 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:
Gary Cother, Headteacher by email: or Clare Clanachan, Area Team Manager by email:


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