Class Teacher - Intensive Support Provision 0.62FTE, Inch View Primary School, Perth - Internal

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:

Class Teacher, Intensive Support Provision 0.62FTE - PKC14063
£36,159 - £54,453 (pro-rata)
Inch View Primary School, Perth

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

The Intensive Support Provision (ISP) Class Teacher role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated, skilled and nurturing practitioner to join the team at Inch View Primary School.

This permanent, part-time post (0.62 FTE, working Monday to Wednesday) is based within our Intensive Support Provision, supporting children and young people with complex additional support needs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering a highly inclusive and engaging curriculum for learners working across Pre-Early Level to Second Level.

You will create a positive, supportive and communication-friendly learning environment that meets a wide range of needs and promotes children's wellbeing, independence, achievement and engagement in learning.

The role involves working closely with support staff, parents/carers and a range of multi-agency partners to ensure that pupils receive the highest quality educational experiences and support.

The successful candidate will lead and contribute to individualised planning and assessment, whilst ensuring that learning experiences are responsive to pupils' strengths, interests and needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated and supportive staff team committed to inclusion, equity and ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

Perth & Kinross Council offers excellent opportunities for professional learning and career development, as well as access to a comprehensive employee benefits package.

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

Skills & Experience Required

We are seeking a positive, reflective and enthusiastic teacher who can demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusive education and supporting children with complex additional support needs.

Experience of working with learners who present with a range of additional support needs is desirable, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, social communication difficulties, sensory processing needs and other complex learning needs.

Experience within either specialist or mainstream settings will be considered.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of inclusive practice and approaches to meeting diverse learner needs.
• Have experience of planning, delivering and assessing learning across a wide range of developmental stages and curriculum levels.
• Be skilled in creating nurturing, structured and communication-friendly learning environments.
• Have experience of using visual supports, sensory strategies and alternative communication approaches, including Makaton.
• Demonstrate flexibility, creativity and resilience when responding to the individual needs of learners.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team and lead support staff within the classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, colleagues and partner agencies.
• Show a commitment to ongoing professional learning and continuous professional development.

 

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. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

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.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Margaret Donaghy, Head Teacher on 01738 472450 or at InchView@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.

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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 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk 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.