Principal Teacher of Complex Needs - Leader Valley Enhanced Provision at Peebles

Job Details

Grade: PR-TCH Pt 3

Salary: £56,160 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Please note the closing date for this advert has been extended until 05/11/2023

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

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Role Purpose

To lead and manage Leader Valley Enhanced Provision @ Peebles (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

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. Category B1.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Alison MacPherson by telephone on 01835 825234 ext. 5234 or by email at Alison.MacPherson@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.