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:
Principal Teacher, Intensive Support Provision - PKC14169
£64,290
Crieff High School
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic Principal Teacher of our Intensive Support Provision.
Crieff High School currently has a roll of approximately 630 young people. Working together we strive to help all young people be the best they can. We aim to provide a positive learning environment for pupils and staff and our school vision is “A rights respecting school that nurtures, encourages and inspires young people to be the best they can be.”
Crieff High School can be found in the heart of Strathearn, and our School is part of Strathearn Community Campus. With many different partners operating from the campus including, Live Active Leisure and Culture Perth and Kinross, the opportunities available to both pupils and staff are well received. Our school catchment covers a wide area of beautiful landscapes and is a short commute from both Perth and Stirling of 30-40 minutes.
In this role you will provide strategic leadership and management of the Intensive Support Provision at Crieff High School, ensuring that young people with additional support needs receive high-quality, inclusive, and personalised learning experiences.
The successful postholder will lead and support staff in creating a nurturing, safe, and ambitious environment that enables learners to achieve their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
Working collaboratively with families, partner agencies, and school staff, the Principal Teacher will promote inclusion, raise attainment and achievement, and ensure that the needs of all learners are effectively identified and met in line with local and national priorities.
This role is central to developing and sustaining an inclusive school culture where every young person is valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
The successful candidate will have appropriate qualifications and registration.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A proven track record of excellent classroom practice and improving outcomes for learners.
- Experience of supporting young people with a range of additional support needs, including social, emotional, behavioural and learning needs.
- The ability to lead, motivate and support colleagues to deliver high-quality, inclusive learning experiences.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with young people, families, staff and partner agencies.
- A sound understanding of Additional Support for Learning legislation, GIRFEC and inclusive practice within Scottish education.
- The ability to analyse and use data effectively to monitor progress, evaluate impact and inform improvement planning.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and respond flexibly to changing needs.
- A commitment to nurturing approaches, restorative practice and promoting positive relationships across the school community.
The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and compassionate leader who is committed to ensuring that all young people are supported to achieve their full potential and experience success within an inclusive school environment.
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:
- A nationally agreed annual leave entitlement
- Eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme
- Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, and our Wellbeing Framework
- Access to a range of benefits
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.
All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Morag Fotheringhame, Depute Head Teacher - Support on 01764 657600 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 [email protected] 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.
