Teacher – Temporary Contract

Job Description

The Role – Temporary until Easter 2027

We are seeking a committed and adaptable Teacher to deliver a range of curricular areas across the Broad General Education (BGE) and Senior Phase, with a particular strength or interest in Social Subjects desirable.

This role requires a flexible practitioner who can respond to the diverse needs of our learners, contribute across subject areas, and support wider curriculum delivery. You will play a key role inre-engaging young people with education and supporting them to achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

Main Duties, Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons to small groups of pupils, adapting approaches to meet individual needs.




• Deliver assigned classes, including preparation, assessment and feedback, both in-person and online where required.




• Create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment that promotes engagement, wellbeing and achievement.




• Assess, record and report on pupil progress, using this information to inform next steps in learning.




• Support the development of pupils’ confidence, resilience, and skills for learning, life and work.




• Contribute to the design and ongoing development of a flexible and relevant curriculum.




• Prepare pupils for qualifications and support examination processes.




• Act as a Key Teacher, supporting the pastoral needs of allocated pupils and contributing to multi agency planning and review meetings.




• Manage behaviour in a trauma informed manner, maintaining a calm, consistent and supportive ethos.




• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers, and external partners to support holistic pupil development.




• Contribute to wider achievement opportunities, including outdoor learning, vocational experiences and life skills programmes.




• Engage with local employers and organisations to support progression pathways, including work experience opportunities.




• Promote and safeguard the health, wellbeing and safety of all pupils at all times.




• Participate in school improvement activities, including planning, self evaluation and raising attainment.




• Undertake ongoing professional learning and contribute to a strong professional learning culture within the school.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Essential

• Degree qualification with a recognised teaching qualification.




• Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).




• Passion for working with young people who have experienced barriers to learning.




• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.




• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues.




• Understanding of, or willingness to develop, trauma informed and therapeutic approaches.




• Commitment to inclusive practice and meeting the needs of learners with Additional Support Needs.




• Full UK driving licence.




• PVG membership (or willingness to obtain).




• Right to work in the UK.

Desired

• Experience of teaching in a secondary school setting, particularly within Social Subjects.




• Knowledge of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), attachment, mental health, and therapeutic approaches, with the ability to apply these in practice.




• Experience of supporting learners with Additional Support Needs.




• Experience of developing flexible, personalised or alternative curricula for disengaged learners.

What we offer you

• A salary of £40,201 – £44,946per annum, pro rata, plus benefits.




• Annual leave is in line with national entitlement and reflects the relevant local authority’s annual leave.




• Medicash’s health care plan includes cashback for dental, optical, and complimentary treatments, as well as access to discounts for gym memberships and employee assistance.




• Auto-enrolment to the Company pension scheme.




• Life assurance.




• Your hours of work are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.




• Your contact time with learners is 22.5 hours per week and a flexible work pattern can be applied to your other hours of work, including remote based working.

The recruitment and selection process will include an interview and a visit to the school. The successful applicant will be subject to necessary background checks and required to complete a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland, which Pebbles will cover.