Principal Teacher of Support for Learning

Job Purpose
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Location:
Oldmachar Academy, Aberdeen

Duration:
Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies
only
to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £31,505 per annum / £17.31 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month's salary payment.

Job Purpose

• Lead and manage colleagues to ensure effective support strategies are in place for all learners. * Promote and model inclusive practices, aligned with national frameworks such as Curriculum for Excellence and Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC). * Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of support interventions, ensuring compliance with legislation and policy on additional support needs. * Collaborate with pupils, parents/carers, staff, and external agencies to foster a nurturing and equitable learning environment. * Maintain GTCS registration and uphold the professional values of integrity, trust, and respect, while engaging in career-long professional learning.

The Post Holder Needs To Hold As a Minimum
Appropriate teaching qualification

Full GTC (Scotland) Registration in relevant subject.

PVG Membership for Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

The Postholder Is Able To Demonstrate

• Strategic leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating inclusive support for learners with additional support needs
• Curriculum development expertise, particularly in adapting and differentiating learning experiences to meet diverse needs
• Knowledge of legislation and policy, including the Additional Support for Learning Act, GIRFEC, and equality legislation
• Effective team management, including mentoring and supporting staff in inclusive practices and professional learning
• Data-informed decision making, using assessment and tracking data to inform interventions and monitor progress
• Collaborative working, engaging with stakeholders to support learner wellbeing and achievement

About Us
Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident
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Armed Forces
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Guaranteed Interview Scheme
Role
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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