Principal Teacher of Complex Additional Needs - Leader Valley Enhanced Provision @ Earlston
- Location:
- Leader Valley School, Southcroft Park, Earlston, TD4 6HE
- Salary:
- £57,498 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Job Details
Grade: PR-TCH-PT-1
Salary: £57,498 per annum
Hours: 35
Contract Duration: Permanent
Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland.
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Interviews will be held on 29/06/2026.
Role Purpose
To lead and manage Leader Valley Enhanced Provision @ Earlston (a resource for primary aged children with Severe and Complex Needs). This is under the direction of the Headteacher of Leader Valley School. To provide direction, support and advice to the team of staff who work with the pupils in the Enhanced Provision and Support Class. To ensure effective teaching and learning for all pupils.
Essential
· A degree or diploma in primary education or PGCE/PGDE along with evidence of continued personal professional development
· General Teaching Council Scotland Full registration
· Experience of working with children with a range of additional support needs
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Fiona Buttle at Fiona.Buttle@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
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