Principal Teacher of Support for Learning

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.