Pupil Support Teacher, Blairgowrie High School - PKC13888

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:

Pupil Support Teacher (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months - Maternity Cover) - PKC13888
£36,159 - £54,453
Blairgowrie High School

Blairgowrie High School is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Pupil Support Teacher to join our committed team on a fixed term basis for one year. This is a vital role at the heart of our school, supporting the wellbeing, achievement, and personal development of young people.

Located in the scenic town of Blairgowrie, our school is proud of its strong community ethos, where relationships, inclusion, and respect are central to everything we do.

As a Pupil Support Teacher, you will play a key role in supporting learners’ wellbeing and ensuring they are fully supported to succeed both academically and personally.

You will:

• Act as a key pastoral care contact for a caseload of pupils, building positive and supportive relationships
• Monitor and track pupil progress, attendance, and wellbeing, identifying and addressing potential barriers to learning
• Work collaboratively with families, teaching staff, and external agencies to support young people
• Support pupils through key transitions, including P7–S1 and into positive destinations
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Young People’s Plans, including GIRFEC (Getting It Right For Every Child) approaches
• Promote inclusion, equality, and a nurturing ethos across the school.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for an empathetic, proactive, and resilient professional who:

• Has a genuine commitment to supporting the wellbeing and success of young people
• Builds strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues
• Demonstrates excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Has knowledge of pastoral care systems and child protection procedures in Scotland
• Is reflective and committed to continuous professional development.

Why Join Blairgowrie High School?

• An improving, inclusive school community with a focus on wellbeing and achievement
• A supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
• Opportunities for professional learning and leadership development
• A beautiful location in Perth & Kinross offering an excellent quality of life.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification
• A recognised teaching qualification in Primary or Secondary Education (e.g. PGDE Primary, Secondary or equivalent)
• Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), or eligibility for registration
• Experience (or clear understanding) of pastoral care and pupil support systems within a secondary school
• Membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Scheme, or willingness to join.

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.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Andrew Wallace, Depute Head Teacher on 0 or at Blairgowrie@pkc.gov.uk 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.

Internal applicants applying for secondment must obtain line manager approval through the secondment form available under My Forms – Secondment Request Form on MyView. Please note that secondment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. 

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 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk 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.