Principal Teacher of Learning Support - Kelso High School - SBO09139

Scottish Borders Council; Kelso; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in Scotland is seeking a PT Pupil Support to lead and manage support for learning at Kelso High School. This permanent position involves developing strategic plans, managing Pupil Support staff, and promoting the welfare of pupils. Applicants must hold Full GTCS Registration and are encouraged to apply regardless of background.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Support for Learning at Kelso High School.
• Work with data and senior leaders to develop strategic vision/improvement.
• Support learning across the school and monitor pupil progress.

Education

Full GTCS Registration

Job description

Job Details

Grade: PR-TCH Pt 4

Salary: £59481 - £62022 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Interviews will take place the week commencing 16th June 2025.

Recruitment

The PT Pupil Support will have responsibility to lead and manage Support for Learning at Kelso High School

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the Headteacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories:

Leadership of Change: work with data and senior leaders to develop a strategic vision/improvement plan in order to continually improve outcomes for all learners.

Leading a team of Pupil Support staff to deliver strategic vision/improvement plan and meet the needs of all learners.

Allocating resources, including staff, to meet the needs of all learners.

Supporting learning across the school, identifying key support strategies, monitoring and evaluating pupil progress and agreeing next steps with teachers and Faculties

Systematically gather, collate and analyse evidence in order to support assessment arrangements for learners, including for SQA examinations.

Responsibility for the maintenance and updating of ASN pupil data and communication with all stakeholders as appropriate

Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals

Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development

Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review Preparing Reports for and attending multi-agency meetings.

Liaising with external agencies and services to develop support for pupils Assess CLPL needs and Leading/organising CPD for colleagues to support ASN pupils

Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils

Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school This profile is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the post.

It is not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may be required by the Service Director of Education and Lifelong Learning to meet the needs and responsibility of the Service and the Council.

Essential

Full GTCS Registration.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Jill Lothian by telephone on 01573 227440 or by email at [e-mail].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.