Principal Teacher AIS (Deaf Education)

Job Description

Based at Dundee Educational Psychology Service, you will work full time, 35 hours per week. Please note interview for this post will take place on Monday 29 June 2026. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact David Bald by email david.bald@dundeecity.gov.uk

Requirements

You will be GTCS Registered, have knowledge of relevant curriculum areas and an awareness of the main current issues in Scottish Education. You will have certificated training in supporting children and young people who are deaf/willingness to undertake certificated training.

Responsibilities

The Principal Teacher is responsible to the designated Depute Head Teacher and is expected to assist in managing and leading the Accessibility & Inclusion Service. The Principal Teacher will have weekly teaching commitments - either as the main teacher of a group, or to teach co-operatively with one or more colleagues. In addition to the responsibilities of a teacher, the Principal Teacher has responsibility for the citywide support of deaf children and families in nursery and school communities and the associated parents/carers and school staff.

The Individual

You will demonstrate application and knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence as well as the new National Qualifications structure and evidence of appropriate Professional Learning. In addition, you will have a positive and caring approach and commitment to young people, have good communication/ interpersonal skills and relate well to others. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made by Dundee City Council.