Location: Fairview School Oakbank Crescent Perth, PH1 1DF
Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
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:
Teacher of Additional Support Needs - PKC12626
£33,594 - £50,589
Fairview School, Perth
Fairview School is located on the Perth Academy/Viewlands Primary School campus and is the Authority’s school for children and young people with severe and complex additional support needs aged 3-18.
We seek an enthusiastic teacher with experience of supporting children with complex additional support needs to work at this outstanding school.
We would encourage visits to the school or are happy to answer any questions.
The role would involve leading a class team in either the primary or secondary department of the school (depending on skill set). Class teams generally consist of the teacher supported by 3 pupil support assistants and would work with approximately 6 pupils per class.
Class teachers will be responsible for the planning, assessing and the delivery of motivational and engaging learning experiences that meet the needs of our pupils many of whom are working at a pre-early level of the curriculum.
This post will be starting in August 2025 and interviews will take place approximately one week after the advert closes.
Skills & Experience Required
We are looking for someone who can embed our values of Fair, Ambition, Inspirating and Respect towards our pupils, families and partners.
Excellent communication skills are vital as you will be working with many people to best support our pupils. Organisation and an ability to manage your own wellbeing would be important to best support yourself, your staff team and the pupils.
Team working is key.
We believe strongly in the low arousal approach so being able to adhere to these principles would be vital.
A GTCS recognised teaching qualification is essential.
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:
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.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Leigh Verdot, Head Teacher on 01738 473050 to find out more.
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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 applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, whilst over the age of 18, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
GTCS registration is required.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.
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