The roles and responsibilities of the Principal Teacher of Support for Learning are:
- To be the main link with the S.M.T. to advise them on any new developments in Support for Learning.
- To manage the resources of the Department, including staff, to maximise support to pupils, parents/carers and subject staff.
- To oversee the legal requirements of the Records of Needs.
- To liase closely with the School Psychologist, concerning children with learning needs, especially at the crucial times of primary/secondary transfer, and secondary/further education.
- To take an active part in staff development activities which support learning e.g. reading and writing initiatives.
- To oversee the administration of Individual Education Plans, in consultation with subject colleages.
- To contribute to S.A.T.s and C.A.T.s as required.
- To liase with the S.M.T. member responsible for S.Q.A. administration, and with the School Psychologist, to identify those who need special arrangements in S.Q.A examinations.
- To raise issues and initiatives re Support for Learning with fellow Principal Teachers, both Subject and Guidance.
- To develop close links with associated primaries, to encourage smooth primary/secondary transfer for pupils.