Teacher Additional Support for Learning - DGA13142

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Job Description Teacher Additional Support for Learning Langlands School Unpromoted Teacher Scale £42,018 - £52,740 We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Additional Support for Learning Teacher to join Langlands School on a permanent, full-time basis from August 2026. Langlands is a specialist secondary school supporting young people with severe and complex additional support needs, serving a wide catchment area across Dumfries and Galloway. Our school is a nurturing and collaborative environment where staff work closely together to provide high-quality, individualised support that enables every young person to thrive. The successful candidate will take on a varied and rewarding teaching role, working with young people who require significant support with mobility and communication. Our pupils benefit from a high level of adult support, allowing for a truly personalised approach to learning. We welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about inclusive education and eager to develop their skills in a supportive specialist environment. We strongly encourage prospective applicants to get in touch with a member of the school s leadership team to learn more about this rewarding opportunity. 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. Requirements This post forms part of Dumfries Learning Town schools and/or The Bridge to deliver courses as part of the BGE and /or senior phase curriculum as appropriate to meet the needs of our learners. 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 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: Barry Smith, Head Teacher (gw20smithbarry@ea.dumgal.sch.uk) 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 . Responsibilities 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: Barry Smith, Headteacher on tel. 01387 245100 or email: gw20smithbarry@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
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Thurso
Job Type:
FullTime

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