INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY EDUC 395 - Specialist Support Teacher - Rutherglen/Cambuslang Area - 403763
| Posting date: | 20 November 2024 |
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| Salary: | £33,954.00 to £50,589.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 November 2024 |
| Location: | Rutherglen, ML3 0AA |
| Company: | South Lanarkshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 403763 |
Summary
Employer Description
South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.
Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.
We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:
- People - skills, learning and employability
- Place - physical infrastructure and place
- Business - business development and growth
Job Description
ONLY INTERNAL CANDIDATES SHOULD APPLY
Temporary Post.
Hours: 35 hours per week.
Duration: Fixed Term up to December 2026.
Salary: Main Grade Teacher Scale £33,954 - £50,589 annually.
Location: Based at Burgh Business Centre - access to schools in Cambuslang/Rutherglen.
View the Specialist Support Teacher job profile.
The team member will work across a number of Primary/Secondary schools in the Cambuslang/Rutherglen area supporting identified pupils with significant additional support needs such as autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, social and emotional behavioural needs, mental health challenges and emotional based school avoidance to help them to engage with their learning and remain within the mainstream context.
They will work on an individual basis, in groups and within classes supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy and HWB targets across the curriculum. This role is peripatetic so there is a requirement to be able to travel between establishments on a daily basis.
The successful candidate must have a breadth of teaching experience and knowledge of primary and/or secondary education. They will be enthusiastic, approachable, attachment-based practice informed and flexible and creative in their approach to engaging leaners.
This role is peripatetic so there is a requirement to be able to travel between establishments on a daily basis.
Other remits: The teacher will be part of the Extended Area Team comprising of Early Years Specialist Support teachers, Primary and Secondary Specialist Support Teachers and EAL teachers. This team is line managed by the Senior Manager Pupil Support. There will be a requirement to deliver support and training to staff (and, at times, parents) to build capacity across our learning communities in supporting children and young people with additional support needs.
For any further information please contact the Senior Manager of Pupil Support Craig Gardner on craig.gardner@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.
Foreign Police Check
Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.
South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
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