We currently have the following opportunity:
Pupil Support Teacher (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months - Maternity Cover) - PKC13888
£36,159 - £54,453
Blairgowrie High School
Blairgowrie High School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pupil Support Teacher to join our committed team on a fixed term basis for one year. This is a vital role at the heart of our school, supporting the wellbeing, achievement, and personal development of young people.
Located in the scenic town of Blairgowrie, our school is proud of its strong community ethos, where relationships, inclusion, and respect are central to everything we do.
As a Pupil Support Teacher, you will play a key role in supporting learners’ wellbeing and ensuring they are fully supported to succeed both academically and personally.
You will:
- Act as a key pastoral care contact for a caseload of pupils, building positive and supportive relationships
- Monitor and track pupil progress, attendance, and wellbeing, identifying and addressing potential barriers to learning
- Work collaboratively with families, teaching staff, and external agencies to support young people
- Support pupils through key transitions, including P7–S1 and into positive destinations
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Young People’s Plans, including GIRFEC (Getting It Right For Every Child) approaches
- Promote inclusion, equality, and a nurturing ethos across the school.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
We are looking for an empathetic, proactive, and resilient professional who:
- Has a genuine commitment to supporting the wellbeing and success of young people
- Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
- Demonstrates excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
- Has knowledge of pastoral care systems and child protection procedures in Scotland
- Is reflective and committed to continuous professional development.
Why Join Blairgowrie High School?
- An improving, inclusive school community with a focus on wellbeing and achievement
- A supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
- Opportunities for professional learning and leadership development
- A beautiful location in Perth & Kinross offering an excellent quality of life.
You will have:
- A degree-level qualification
- A recognised teaching qualification in Primary or Secondary Education (e.g. PGDE Primary, Secondary or equivalent)
- Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), or eligibility for registration
- Experience (or clear understanding) of pastoral care and pupil support systems within a secondary school
- Membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme, or willingness to join.
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.
