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Teacher of Additional Support Needs, Fairview School, Perth

1 month ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

Job Description

Teacher of Additional Support Needs (Fixed Term until 1 December ) - PKC
£32, - £48,
Fairview School, Perth

We are looking for a GTCS registered teacher with experience of working with pupils who have a range of severe and complex needs to join our amazing team at Fairview School.

The post is full time and based in Fairview School which is the authority's only special school in Perth and Kinross Council for children and young people aged 3-18.

This role may include some days in a class covering all aspects of learning and teaching for a particular class grouping and also time covering RCCT across the whole school, however, if candidates has a specialisation we would consider their skillset in placement and this will be discussed at interview.

Full induction and essential training will be given including Moving and Handling.

Interviews will take place the week beginning the 5 August on MS Teams as ideally the successful candidate will start on the 26 August (or as close to that date as possible).

Responsibilities

The Individual

We are looking for someone who has experience working with children and young people with severe and complex learning needs, however, having the right approach and values are equally important.

At Fairview we promote a low arousal approach and tailor all learning to meeting the needs of each individual pupil.

The newly developed curriculum focuses on skills for life, learning and work and pupils work across a range of context and learning environments including the community.

Class Teachers plan, deliver and assess the learning experiences for each pupil in their group (on average a class of 6) and support a team of 3 or 4 pupil support assistants.

Being able to work in a team, be organised and plan for a range of learners is essential. Being able to be flexible is also essential.

For further information about this vacancy please email Leigh Verdot, Head Teacher at

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.

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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.

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