Class Teacher

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 are looking to recruit a teacher for one of our classes in our Intensive Support Provision (ISP) attached to our mainstream school. Our ISP from August 2025 will have two classes with around 6/8 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 in these specialist contexts will continue to be closely monitored and reviewed. Wherever possible, opportunities to extend their learning in a mainstream environment will be considered and taken forward with a view to maximising their social skills and breadth of learning experiences.

The teacher appointed will be required to work closely with the ISP team and Senior Leadership Team, families, and partners to promote inclusion. You will be responsible for planning to improve outcomes for our children through individual planning and target setting.

Skills & Experience Required

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

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. Our 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.

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

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.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Graham Donnachie, Head Teacher on 01738 459777 to find out more.

External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 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.

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. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 to discuss any reasonable adjustments.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as 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 (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, whilst over the age of 18, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required.

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.