Principal Teacher of Intensive Support Provision, Errol Primary School - PKC12733

Perth and Kinross Council; Errol; On-site; GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Perth and Kinross Council seeks a Principal Teacher for the Intensive Support Provision at Errol Primary School. This role demands passion and experience in inclusive education, particularly for children with complex needs, and offers a chance to be part of a nurturing community dedicated to inclusion and respect. The successful candidate will lead curricular development, support colleagues, and ensure the best outcomes for vulnerable learners.

Benefits

Nationally agreed annual leave

Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and motivated leader with a strong teaching background.
• Experience with children having complex needs is crucial.
• Passion for child-centred learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead curricular development and quality assurance within the provision.
• Guide and mentor colleagues and support their professional learning.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and agencies for best outcomes.

Skills

Teaching children with complex additional support needs

Inclusive education

Classroom leadership

Collaborative working

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

GTCS registration

Job description

Main Purpose of the Role

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 of Intensive Support Provision - PKC12733
£62,022
Errol Primary School

Are you a passionate and experienced educator with a commitment to inclusive education and supporting children with complex needs? If so, The Rainbow Room at Errol Primary School is looking for a dynamic and compassionate Principal Teacher to join our dedicated team.

About The Rainbow Room

The Rainbow Room is a nurturing and inclusive Intensive Support Provision within Errol Primary School. We support children with a wide range of learning and communication needs, including intellectual disabilities, autism, and related conditions. Our ethos is rooted in inclusion, respect, and high expectations for all learners.

From August 2025, we will have two Intensive Support Provision (ISP) classes.

Key Responsibilities

As Principal Teacher, you will:

• Lead and support curricular development and quality assurance within the provision.
• Contribute to whole-school policy development, particularly in behaviour and wellbeing.
• Guide and mentor colleagues, supporting their professional learning and development.
• Provide strategic leadership in pastoral care and pupil welfare.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and external agencies to ensure the best outcomes for learners.
• Play a key role in implementing and driving forward the School Improvement Plan.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive school community.
• Work in a supportive environment where your leadership makes a real difference.
• Access ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.

Skills & Experience Required

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated leader who:

• Has a strong background in teaching children with complex additional support needs.
• Demonstrates a passion for inclusive education and child-centred learning.
• Brings experience in classroom leadership and collaborative working.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children with additional support needs.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Graham Donnachie, Head Teacher on 01738 459777 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 [phone] or [e-mail] 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.