At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young learners with additional needs and create an engaging learning environment.
- Company: Join Perth & Kinross Council, dedicated to making a difference in education.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and access to the Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in teaching and understanding of inclusive practices required.
The predicted salary is between 32916 - 44962 £ per year.
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 have an opportunity to recruit a Pupil Support Teacher (PST) to join our Intensive Support Provision (ISP) within St John's Academy (Primary). The PST appointed will be expected to use their knowledge and skills of additional support needs to provide a rich learning environment for young people within the ISP. You will work in partnership with specialist services to meet the needs of learners and provide consultation opportunities to staff and parents. You will model good practice and help to build the capacity of other adults in school through developing and leading collegiate activities.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
Skills & Experience Required
- You should have an understanding of inclusive practice and have the desire to be part of a team who are committed to delivering this, working in a collaborative way.
- It would be beneficial to have significant experience of teaching, with some of this provided within a support role.
- You should have a depth of knowledge and understanding of additional support needs, barriers to learning and interventions to overcome these.
- A flexible, solution-focused approach is required to work within a busy and rewarding educational environment.
- It would be beneficial if you can evidence experience of delivering wider achievement opportunities for young people.
Benefits
- 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
Class Teacher - Intensive Support Provision, 0.31 FTE, St. John's RC Academy (Primary), Perth - PKC1 employer: Perth and Kinross Council
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