Job Description

LOCATION:


Crieff High School, Strathearn Community Campus, Pittenzie Road, Crieff, PH7 3JN


SALARY:


59,727 per year pro rata


CONTRACT TYPE:


Permanent


POSITION TYPE:


Part Time


HOURS:


21 hours per week



We currently have the following opportunity:



Principal Teacher of Support 0.6FTE - PKC13277

59,727 (pro-rata)

Crieff High School



An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic middle leader to join our team as Principal Teacher of Support on a Job-share basis.

About the School

Crieff High School currently has a roll of approximately 630 young people. Working together we strive to help all young people be the best they can. We aim to provide a positive learning environment for pupils and staff and our school vision is "A rights respecting school that nurtures, encourages and inspires young people to be the best they can be."



Crieff High School can be found in the heart of Strathearn, and our School is part of Strathearn Community Campus. With many different partners operating from the campus including, Live Active Leisure and Culture Perth and Kinross, the opportunities available to both pupils and staff are well received. Our school catchment covers a wide area of beautiful landscapes and is a short commute from both Perth and Stirling of 30-40 minutes.

Skills & Experience Required

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The successful post holder will be line managed by the Depute Head Teacher (Support) to work as part of a strong middle leadership team ensuring the delivery of effective support including learning interventions which in turn underpins successful outcomes for young people.



The Principal Teacher of Support is responsible for ensuring that the needs of all learners, particularly those with additional support needs, are being met.



As well as strong leadership and organisational skills, the successful candidate will demonstrate a thorough knowledge of pedagogies that engage learners.



An ability to analyse data to ensure that outcomes for young people are the best they possibly can be, will be required. A skilled, creative multi-tasker will ensure that the department continues to thrive.



High aspirations for learners, good communication skills with parents/carers and respectful relationships are key to the department's success and the Principal Teacher will be skilled in positive behaviour management techniques and have excellent communication skills to enhance the good practice already evident in the department



The successful candidate will lead a team of Pupil Support Teachers and Pupils Support Assistants.



GTCS registration is required.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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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

.