Principal Teacher in Perth

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.

Tulloch Primary School is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Principal Teacher to lead our well-established Intensive Support Provision (ISP). This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop a nurturing, inclusive learning environment for children and young people with complex additional support needs.

Our ISP has two classes with around 8–10 children in each class. In each classroom, there is a Class Teacher and Pupil Support Assistants. You will lead a small, skilled team of Teachers and Pupil Support Assistants, ensuring high-quality learning experiences that meet individual needs and promote wellbeing, independence, and achievement. 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.

You 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. You 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 an experienced, positive and reflective principal teacher who is committed to supporting children with a range of additional support needs including autism, ADHD, social and communication difficulties, and sensory difficulties. 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 and SCERTS Assessment.

A relevant degree in Education is essential and knowledge and experience of complex additional support needs would be advantageous.

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.

A nationally agreed annual leave entitlement and eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme are offered. Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, and our Wellbeing Framework are also available. Access to a range of benefits is provided.

You are encouraged to discuss potential options for flexible working 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.

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Sarah Cowmeadow, Head Teacher, 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.

Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. 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. 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 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. 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.