Teacher of Enhanced Support (Secondary)

Teacher of Enhanced Support (Secondary) - PKC06507
£27,498 - £41,412
Breadalbane Academy, Breadalbane Community Campus, Aberfeldy

An exciting opportunity for a Pupil Support Teacher to establish and maintain an enhanced support class in the Secondary department at Breadalbane Academy.

Breadalbane Academy is an inclusive school with an enhanced resource to meet the needs of young people in the school within a small group setting.The needs are wide ranging with individuals requiring support to overcome multiple barriers to learning.

We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication skills, a strong background of innovative and engaging learning experiences and a knowledge and interest in good practice in meeting additional support needs.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact John Devine, Head Teacher on 01887 822300.

Requirements
The successful applicant will ideally have experience of teaching young people with social and social communication difficulties including Autistic Spectrum Condition.

You will be responsible for managing the learning of young people with a range of additional support needs including  liaison with mainstream staff. You should have skills in delivering learning experiences which are engaging and challenging.

You will be able to display skills in collaborative working and working with parents in a supportive and engaging manner.

You should have a range of strategies to ensure that young people are healthy, safe, engaged and achieving.

Responsibilities
You will be responsible for leading and managing support for young people in the enhanced class and working collaboratively with multi-agency 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.

The Individual
When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details for two 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.

Please APPLY ONLINE.  Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross.  If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes 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.

Breadalbane Academy, Breadalbane Community Campus, Crieff Road, Aberfeldy

Closing date: 31/05/2020

Reference: PKC06507