Depute Head Teacher - Dunbar Primary School (The Cove) - EAL10691

attend mainstream classes as best meets their needs. This is either in the same campus or over at Lochend Campus which hosts the Primary 4-7 pupils. The inclusion is meaningful and begins after close liaison with the teachers and families. It is based on the needs, interests and strengths of the pupils and collaborate planned by all. All pupils have an individualised educational programme of learning based on East Lothian's Curriculum Frameworks and CfE. The focus for IEPs is on communication, independence, Health and Wellbeing and meaningful inclusion. Partnership working is essential and many pupils have multi-agency plans that are created in collaboration with pupils, parents, staff and where necessary external agencies such as Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language Therapy and CAMHS. The Cove has evolved over the past 13 years and continues to make strong links with the families, other agencies, the mainstream classes and the community. The whole focus is to have the child at
the centre. The Cove is nearing capacity and may be expanded. It is ideally placed for an experienced ASN leader to take staff and pupils on to the next phase of an exciting and rewarding journey., The role of a Depute Head Teacher is to assist and, where necessary, to deputise for the Head Teacher as required. The role of the Head Teacher is, within the resources available, to conduct the affairs of the school to the benefit of the pupils and the community it serves, through pursuing objectives and implementing policies set by East Lothian Council under the overall direction of the Head of Education.

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This is a unique and exciting opportunity to join the Senior Leadership Team of Dunbar Primary School with a remit of responsibility for The Cove Communication Provision. The Cove was established in 2011 and currently accommodates 34 young people of primary age with autism, learning disability, communication disorders, high levels of sensory needs and anxiety. The Cove Communication provision includes 5 classrooms, a Soft Play, a Sensory room, a kitchen and a garden space. It also has access to a generous playground that wraps around the school offering a large grassy area, a quiet garden, a picnic area and a climbing area. The pupils enjoy trips out of school to the local shops, nearby Bleachingfield Park, Dunbar Leisure Pool, Hallhill Sports Centre and the local library. Excellent links have been established in the local community where opportunities to practice skills in a real life setting can be supported. Pupils in The Cove have a place in their mainstream class and

In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with East Lothian Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), ; recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay.

In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.

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