Teacher Primary - DGA13075


Company:	Dumfries and Galloway Council
Salary:	£35,022 - £52,740
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Sanquhar, DG4 6BD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Jul 2026
Closing date:	14 Aug 2026

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Job Description

Teacher Primary (2) (7/41403)

Sanquhar Primary School (Learning Centre)

Teacher Scale £34,938 - £52,614

Post 1: 1.0fte Permanent Learning Centre **

Post 2: 0.8fte Temporary Mainstream (session 2026/2027) *

Sanquhar Primary School is situated in the scenic Upper Nithsdale area of Dumfries and Galloway, serving the Royal Burgh of Sanquhar and Wanlockhead. Sanquhar is easily accessible from much of Dumfries and Galloway, as well as neighbouring areas in Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and Glasgow.

We are looking to recruit a committed and enthusiastic teachers to join our team within Sanquhar Primary School

*This post may be suitable for secondment line management approval should be sought before applying

The successful candidates will demonstrate a sound understanding of a range of teaching methodologies and curricular approaches and will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, external agencies and the wider community.

** Suitable candidate should have experience and understanding of working with additional support needs or have an interest in working within this sector.

A significant relocation package of up to £5000 is available to the successful candidate. 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, 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.

Requirements

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:

Gw22beattiesteven@ea.dumgal.sch.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 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:

Steve Beattie, Headteacher on tel. 01659 50275 or email: Gw22beattiesteven@ea.dumgal.sch.uk

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