JOB DESCRIPTION
The Supported Learning Centre (SLC) at Queen Margaret Academy is a stage 5 provision that supports pupils with mild to moderate additional support needs within South Ayrshire. Places in our SLC are allocated through a central admissions group (CAG) and the provision is currently capped at 52 young people from S1-S6. Our staff are committed to offering the highest quality education to pupils in our SLC and aim to provide all learners with skills for life, learning and work. Teachers in our SLC deliver core learning in literacy, numeracy and HWB in the BGE, and a wide range of qualifications across the senior phase. Many of our learners experience a more flexible curriculum and we would therefore welcome applications from primary or secondary staff, or teachers who currently work in ASN provisions
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Please click on the Job Attachments to access the Job Description and HT Report. The completed HT Report should be returned directly to Katie.Schlesiger@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
Please note if you are unable to obtain your HT Report at the time of applying, it can follow. You require to submit a separate HT Report for each post you are applying for detailing the SOA Reference Number.
ABOUT US
South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.
Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.
We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.
BENEFITS
Here’s what we can offer!
* Competitive salary
* Excellent pension scheme
* Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
* A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
* Car leasing scheme
* Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
* Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Scotwest Credit Union
REQUIREMENTS
This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at .
Please note that you may be required to meet the cost of PVG.
Please note if you are selected for interview, you will require to seek RC Approval.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The grade of this post is Main Grade - Point 1-5.
The work style for this post is Frontline.