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    Principal Teacher - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Midlothian Council

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    Job Description

    Principal Teacher (Additional Needs Provision)

    PT2 - £55,

    Permanent

    Full Time

    Currently, Midlothian has 6 secondary schools, 32 primary schools (19 of which have nurseries) and 2 standalone nursery schools. Saltersgate, is Midlothian's school which provides support for children with a range of complex additional support needs. The schools range in size from our smallest primary school with around 20 children to our largest secondary with over pupils. We have a diverse range of school catchments, from rural to urban settings. We are fortunate to have a growing number of new build schools, with 15 of our primary schools and 1 secondary having been built within the last 10 years and several new builds planned.

    Principal Teacher – Easthouses Additional Needs Provision

    The Principal Teacher will be responsible for leading and supporting the team within the newly established ASN provision. The Principal Teacher will have 0.5FTE teaching commitment with the other 0.5FTE allocated as management time. Easthouses will be hosting two complex needs classes over the next two years and as a result the Principal Teacher will be allocated an additional 0.2FTE of management time, on a fixed term basis, to support with the leadership of ASN in the mainstream. The Principal Teacher will also be an integral part of the school's strategic leadership team.

    The successful candidate should have some experience of leadership, strong communication skills and a track record of developing positive relationships with children, families and fellow professionals. They will have experience of working with pupils with additional support needs, allowing them to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of neurodiversity. They should be capable of fostering a collaborative approach to improvement within the setting. This role is an exciting opportunity, providing the successful candidate with the chance to develop deep and authentic leadership experience whilst benefiting from the support of the school's leadership team.

    Interviews will be held on Wednesday 26th June .

    Requirements

    Pre Employment Checks/Requirements for Teaching Positions

    If you are successful, our offer of employment will be conditional on satisfactory completion of pre-employment requirements, such as medical screening, two written references, one which must be from your most recent/current employer, verification of your original qualifications and your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom. Registration with the General Teaching Council and a satisfactory PVG check for Regulated Work with Children will also be essential.

    General Teaching Council Scotland

    Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS). For further information on registration please visit: > Regulated Work with Children

    This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, . Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

    Successful candidates will require a PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children. You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59. You will be required to re-pay this amount to the Council by salary deduction over 6 consecutive pay periods. The fee for a PVG Scheme Record Update is £18. You will be required to re-pay this amount to the Council by salary deduction over 2 consecutive pay periods. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.

    In your application we ask for information under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act . We ask you to disclose any unspent convictions. Disclosures should be made by writing to or emailing the Employment and Reward Manager, in confidence, giving details of the offence(s), penalty and date(s) of conviction. Applicants should note that failure to disclose a conviction which is subsequently advised through a Disclosure Scotland check may result in the withdrawal of any offer of appointment.

    Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar an applicant from working with Midlothian. Decisions regarding suitability for positions of trust which are subject to vetting will be dependent on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of the offence(s).

    For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit:

    How to Apply

    Please apply on-line. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Midlothian.

    If you have difficulty applying for this post or in accessing the attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please call to speak to a member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.

    Closing Date

    Thursday 20th June


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