Principal Teacher (Language & Communication) - County Buildings, Ayr - SOA11525 - SOA11525

South Ayrshire Council; Ayr; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Principal Teacher of Language and Communication. The role involves providing leadership and support for an Autism Outreach Team, ensuring inclusivity in communication practices. Candidates should have a teaching qualification and experience in Additional Support Needs. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary with various benefits ideal for fostering work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent pension scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Car leasing scheme

Discounts on major retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in Additional Support Needs (ASN).
• Understanding of autism and communication needs.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership in language and communication support.
• Work collaboratively with schools and partners.
• Champion inclusive practice for learners.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Inclusivity

Motivation

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking an inspirational and innovative individual with experience in Additional Support Needs (ASN) to take on the role of Principal Teacher of Language and Communication. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support a dedicated team, driving forward the development of our Autism Outreach Team and Language Provision across South Ayrshire.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic leadership in language and communication support.
• Work collaboratively with schools and partners to ensure the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Champion inclusive practice and help shape high-quality provision for learners with autism and communication needs.
• Motivate and lead a skilled team, fostering innovation and professional growth.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

BENEFITS

Here's what we can offer!

• Competitive salary
• Excellent pension scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
• A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
• Car leasing scheme
• Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
• Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Scotwest Credit Union

REQUIREMENTS

This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk .

Please note you may be required to meet PVG cost.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interviews for this post are scheduled for 15/09/2025.

The grade of this post is Principal teacher - point 3.

The work style for this post is Hybrid Worker.