Principal Teacher of Support 0.87FTE, Navigate, 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:

Principal Teacher of Support 0.87FTE (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC13549
£57,360 (pro-rata)
Navigate, Perth

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

Navigate is an off-site education service for secondary-aged young people who experience social, emotional and/or behaviour challenges.

We are looking for a Principal Teacher to join the team of teachers, senior social care officers, pupil support assistants and admin.

Our service currently has 36 young people on the books. Young people will, ideally, have a shared placement between Navigate and their mainstream school. 

As our Principal Teacher, 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.

Our Principal Teacher will teach part of the week, and have time out of the classroom to support the staff to ensure the needs of all children in the Intensive Support Provision (ISP) are being met.

You will work with the Centre Leader to plan the improvement priorities for the ISP and lead the quality assurance activities.

Our Principal Teacher will be required to work closely with the Centre Leader, Senior Social Care Officers, Pupil Support Assistants, families, and partner agencies to promote inclusion.

You will be responsible for leading the improvement planning to improve outcomes for our young people through individual planning and target setting.

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

Skills & Experience Required

Navigate needs an experienced, positive and reflective teacher who is committed to supporting young people with a range of additional support needs including young people who have experienced trauma, as well as those with ADHD, social and communication difficulties, and sensory difficulties.

We are looking for a positive and creative person who will lead on curriculum planning, promote a culture of high but realistic achievement, and help us to take the next steps in our service development. 

A degree in primary or secondary education is essential, with additional experience and/or qualification in ASN would be desirable.

You must have a valid UK driving licence as this post may require you to travel to a variety of locations across Perth and Kinross.

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.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Hazel Johnstone, Centre Leader on 01738 477970, or by email at hazeljohnstone@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.

Internal applicants applying for secondment must obtain line manager approval through the secondment form available under My Forms – Secondment Request Form on MyView. Please note that secondment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

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.