Class Teacher - Intensive Support Provision 0.6FTE, Oakbank Primary School, Perth - PKC13730. J[...] in Glasgow

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it’s about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity from August 2026: Class Teacher, Intensive Support Provision 0.6FTE (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months - Maternity Cover) - PKC13730 £36,159 - £54,453 Oakbank Primary School, Perth.

The role of a Specialist Class Teacher provides a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team at Oakbank. This role will be based in our Intensive Support Provision for pupils with complex additional needs. We are looking for a temporary 3‑day teacher to cover a maternity leave for our intensive support provision (The Treehouse), planning and delivering a sensory‑based curriculum to a small class of pupils. This will be from August 2026 for up to a year. Visits to the school are actively encouraged. To arrange a visit, please call the school office on 01738 477577.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

Ideally the successful candidate will have experience in this area, however values, mindset and transferable skills are equally important. In your role you will be leading and working with support staff and a range of multi‑agency partners and parents/carers, so excellent communication skills are essential. We are looking to appoint a nurturing and committed class teacher to join our welcoming school team. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate flexibility and understanding of approaches to meet a range of complex learner needs. The individual appointed will be able to listen to and be responsive to learner needs. You should be able to demonstrate a range of teaching skills, qualities and enthusiasm to further develop and build on the valuable learner experiences within our Intensive Support Provision. The successful candidate will be committed to continually enhancing knowledge and skills through working collegiately and through CPD. The ability to work as part of the team is essential. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team at Oakbank who are committed to providing an excellent education for all young people and promote an ethos of inclusion.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share. Values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. 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.

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Here’s what we can offer you:

• A nationally agreed annual leave entitlement
• Eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher’s Pension Scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Legal and Equality Statement

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. We welcome 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.

Working with children and/or protected adults is a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more within the last 10 years, whilst over the age of 18, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. GTCS registration is required. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre‑employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.