Principal Teacher - Intensive Provision, Inch View Primary School PKC. Jo

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, Intensive Support Provision - PKC
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£64,503
Inch View Primary School, Perth

Inch View Primary School is seeking an inspiring and dedicated Principal Teacher to lead our well‑established Intensive Support Provision (ISP).

This is a unique opportunity to shape and develop a nurturing, inclusive learning environment for children and young people with complex additional support needs.

Our ISP has two classes with around 8‑10 children in each. In each classroom there is a Class Teacher and Pupil Support Assistants.

You will lead a small, skilled team of Teachers and Pupil Support Assistants, ensuring high‑quality learning experiences that meet individual needs and promote wellbeing, independence, and achievement.

The Principal Teacher will teach in one of the classes part of the week and have time out of the classroom to support the staff to ensure the needs of all children in the ISP are being met.

You will work with the school senior leadership team to plan the improvement priorities for the ISP and lead the quality assurance activities.

The Principal Teacher is the point of contact for parents/carers and partner agencies and will lead communication regarding the ISP.

The Principal Teacher will be required to work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and ISP team, families, and partners to promote inclusion.

You will be responsible for leading the improvement planning to improve outcomes for our children through individual planning and target setting.

Please be advised that it is anticipated that interviews will be held at Inch View Primary School on Monday 19 January 2026.

We are looking for an experienced, positive and reflective teacher who is committed to supporting children with a range of additional support needs including supporting children with autism, ADHD, social and communication difficulties, and sensory difficulties.

We are looking for a positive and creative person who will lead the curriculum planning and lead the team to create an environment that is inclusive and incorporates visual supports, sensory learning activities, a communication friendly environment including promoting the use of Makaton and SCERTS Assessment.

A relevant degree in Education and knowledge and experience of complex additional support needs would be advantageous.

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
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Here’s what we can offer you
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• 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.

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Margaret Donaghy, Head Teacher on or at Inch View@ to find out more.

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