Principal Teacher Pupil Support - Support for Learning - Selkirk High School

Salary: £62,022 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Grade: PR-TCH-PT4

Role Purpose

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

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

1. Developing the curriculum
2. Assessing, recording and reporting on the work of pupils
3. Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration
4. Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education
5. Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils
6. Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals
7. Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development
8. Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review
9. Contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school
10. Supporting learning in consultation with departments, identifying key support strategies, monitoring and evaluating pupil progress and agreeing “next steps”
11. Preparing reports for and attending multi-agency meetings
12. Liaising with external agencies and services such as Borders College and CLD Worker to develop bespoke support for pupils
13. Leading CPD for colleagues to support ASN pupils
14. Responsibility for the maintenance and updating of “ASN pupil data” and communication with all stakeholders as appropriate

Health & Safety Statement

Employees must take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves, other employees and anyone else who may be affected by their work activities carried out. Employees shall work in accordance with policies, procedures, information, instructions, and/or training received.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Laura Thomson by telephone on 0175020246 or by email at laura.thomson@scotborders.gov.uk.

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.