Pupil Support Teacher - Intensive Support Provision, Bertha Park High School, Perth - PKC14241

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: Pupil Support Teacher, Intensive Support Provision - PKC14241 £36,159 - £54,453 Bertha Park High School, Perth There is an exciting opportunity to join our teaching team in the Intensive Support Provision at Bertha Park High School.

We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills, a strong background of innovative and engaging learning and teaching experiences and a working knowledge of leading aspects of school improvement and self-evaluation. We welcome applications from both Primary and Secondary colleagues. You will be responsible for leading and managing support for young people, including liaising with parents, partners and other staff within the school.

You will be supported by a Pupil Support Assistant and other staff to ensure that young people's needs are met. You will contribute to staff development to enhance their professional knowledge and skills offering opportunities for further development as required. Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post. Skills & Experience Required The successful applicant will ideally: Have experience of teaching young people with a range of Additional Support Needs.

Have skills in delivering learning experiences which are engaging and challenging. Be able to display skills in collaborative working and working with parents in a supportive and engaging manner. Have a range of strategies to ensure that young people are healthy, safe, engaged and achieving. 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 Paid PVG Scheme Membership 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 Sophie McCabe, Principal Teacher of Intensive Support Provision for further information regarding these posts on 01738 452300 or alternatively at [email protected] to find out more. Click APPLY NOW 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 appli