Principal Teacher of Complex Additional Needs - Leader Valley Enhanced Provision @ Galashiels - Internal Only

Job Details

Grade: PR-TCH-PT-5

Salary: £66,894 per annum

Hours: 35

Contract Duration: Permanent

Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland.

Please click the link below to watch our Inspire Learning video: https://www.apple.com/education/k12/success-stories/#scottish-borders

Please note interviews will be held on 18/03/2026

 

Role Purpose

To lead and manage Enhanced Provision (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

• Full GTC registration

• Evidence of Continued Professional Development

• A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

 

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.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.