Job Description

Class Teacher, Intensive Support Provision 0.6FTE (Fixed Term until 17 August 2025) - PKC12193
£33,594 - £50,589 (pro-rata)
Robert Douglas Memorial Primary School, Scone

The role of class teacher provides a fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join our team at RDM.

This role will be based in our Intensive Support Provision for pupils with complex additional needs.

We are looking for a teacher to work in our provision planning and delivering a sensory based curriculum to a small class of pupils all with additional needs.

Ideally the successful candidate will have experience in this area however, values mindset and transferable skills are equally important.

In your role you will be leading and working with a team of support staff and with a range of multi-agency partners and parents so excellent communication skills are essential.

The Individual

We are looking to appoint a nurturing and committed class teacher to join our welcoming school team.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate flexibility and understanding of approaches to meet a range of complex learner needs.

You will be able to listen to and be responsive to learner needs.

You should be able to demonstrate a range of teaching skills, qualities and enthusiasm to further develop and build on the existing high standards of learner experiences within our Intensive Support Provision.

You will be committed to continually enhancing knowledge and skills through working collegiately and through CPD.

The ability to work as part of the team is essential.

You will join a dedicated team at RDM who are committed to providing an excellent education for all young people and promote an ethos of inclusion.

Visits to the school are actively encouraged. To arrange a visit please call the school office on 01738 454455.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees. One should be your current or most recent employer.

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, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post. This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

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.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. 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 PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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What we can do for you

If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.