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Educational Visitor (7/11645) (1FTE) (Temporary)

Stewarty/Wigtownshire

Unpromoted Teacher Scale £33,594 - £50,589

The successful candidate for this post will be expected to deliver:

• Early intervention working with children who have significant additional support needs
• Assessment and evaluation of the child’s needs within the family setting or in the wider community
• Promoting greater understanding of the child’s needs
• Offering appropriate intervention strategies to develop skills
• Enabling settings to meet the needs of the child
• Supporting families when appropriate
• Facilitating the child’s entry to pre-school / educational provision / P1
• Working in collaboration with other agencies and services
• Following GIRFEC guidelines for local practice
• Liaison with health and social services

Another essential part of the work will involve liaison and the development of close and effective working relationships with the parents of the children involved.

Candidates should have at least 5 years’ experience working within the early/First Level curriculum and working with children with additional years.

Candidates who do not already possess an appropriate qualification in Additional Support for Learning may be required to undertake relevant training as advised by the authority.

This position is temporary until 1 May 2027 and may be suitable for a Secondment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post on a secondment basis.

Applicants for teaching posts must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland, 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.

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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: Pamela.Abraham@dumgal.gov.uk 

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: Pam Abraham, Acting Principal Teacher Inclusion (Early Years) on 07825374941, Pamela.Abraham@dumgal.gov.uk