Join to apply for the Pupil Support Leader role at The City of Edinburgh Council. This fixed-term contract will run until 12/02/2027. Liberton High School, a non‑denominational secondary school serving approximately 900 pupils and working closely with four associated local primary schools, is the setting for this post. We are moving into a new, purpose‑built Community Campus due to be completed in August 2026. The leadership team consists of the Head Teacher, three Deputy Head Teachers, and a Business Manager. The school employs 65 teaching staff and 26 support staff. The integrated Pupil Support Team includes Support for Learning, Enhanced Support Provision, the Wellbeing Hub, and House Teams.
Responsibilities
* Manage a Pupil Support caseload of all S1‑S4 pupils.
* Provide S1‑S4 GIRFEC/CP/LAAC supports and monitor attendance for the caseload.
* Course and track S1‑S4 referrals, including a school contact for College support.
* Co‑ordinate Care Experienced activities and deliver S1‑S4 attainment overviews and interventions.
* Participate in the shared PSE Curriculum with other PSLs.
* Cover a maternity leave and maintain continuity of support.
Qualifications and Checks
* Regulated work with children or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
* Required to join the PVG Scheme or update a PVG Scheme check; an overseas criminal record check is also required for UK absences of 3 months or more in the last 5 years.
* Salary will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.
Salary and Hours
* Salary: £59,727.
* Hours: 35 per week.
Benefits and Culture
* We are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work.
* Flexible working options are available; we are happy to discuss flexibility.
* Our behaviors and values are detailed on our Behaviours web page: Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council.
Application Instructions
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