Principal Teacher - Intensive Support Provision, Tulloch Primary School, Perth - Internal

Job Description

Principal Teacher, Intensive Support Provision - PKC11379
£59,481
Tulloch Primary School, Perth

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

We are looking to recruit a Principal Teacher for our Intensive Support Provision (ISP).

Our ISP has two classes with around 8 children in each class. In each classroom there is a Class Teacher and Pupil Support Assistant.

Our classes are for children who are adversely impacted by their additional support needs to the extent that the mainstream context is or is predicted to be significantly impairing their wellbeing and educational progress.  The needs of children and young people are closely monitored and reviewed.  Wherever possible, opportunities to extend their learning in a mainstream environment are considered and taken forward with a view to maximising their social skills and breadth of learning experiences.

The Principal Teacher will teach in one of the classes part of the week and have time out of the classroom to support the staff to ensure the needs of all children in the ISP are being met.

The Principal Teacher will work with the School Senior Leadership team to plan the improvement priorities for the ISP and lead the quality assurance activities.

The Principal Teacher is the point of contact for parents/carers and partner agencies and will lead communication regarding the ISP. 

The Individual

We are looking for an experienced, positive and reflective teacher who has experience in supporting children with a range of additional support needs including supporting children with autism, ADHD, social and communication difficulties, and sensory difficulties. 

The Principal Teacher will be required to work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and ISP team, families, and partners to promote inclusion.

You will be responsible for leading the improvement planning to improve outcomes for our children through individual planning and target setting.

We are looking for a positive and creative person who will lead the curriculum planning and lead the team to create an environment that is inclusive and incorporates visual supports, sensory learning activities, a communication friendly environment including promoting the use of Makaton.  

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Kerstine Speight, Head Teacher on 01738 472323.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details for two referees, including email addresses.  One should be your current or most recent employer.  If you are already employed as a teacher with Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide 1 reference, which must be from your current Head Teacher.

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As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post.  This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.  You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists.  Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer.  In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours.  Find out more about PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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