Craft, Design and Technology Teacher. Job in Balerno Education & Training Jobs

Harmeny Education Trust Limited; Balerno; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable educational organization in Balerno is seeking a part-time Craft, Design and Technology Teacher. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in secondary teaching and a passion for supporting children with complex needs. Responsibilities include developing a creative curriculum and providing therapeutic education. Applicants must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland and possess a driving license for work-related travel.

Benefits

Free gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Access to a wellbeing app and counselling

On-site wellbeing spaces

Free massage therapy

Qualifications

• Recent and significant experience of secondary teaching is required.
• Experience in working with children with complex additional support needs is essential.
• Driving licence allowing the use of vehicles is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic education to children with additional support needs.
• Develop and implement an interdisciplinary learning approach.
• Engage students with an enthusiasm for Craft, Design and Technology.

Skills

Curriculum for Excellence

Creative teaching approach

Resilience in teaching

Positive support for emotional needs

Education

Registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland

Job description

Harmeny Education Trust is a charitable organisation providing therapeutic care and education to children who have experienced early years trauma through abuse, neglect and family disruption, referred from all over Scotland. We currently work with children and young people aged 5-18, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.

We are seeking aCraft, Design and Technology Teacher with recent and significant experience of secondary teaching to join our outstanding Education Team on apart-time (0.5FTE) employed basis to work with children with complex additional support needs. The subject specialism required is Craft, Design and Technology.

Along with a creative approach to learning and teaching, you will demonstrate a working experience of the Curriculum for Excellence through the Broad General Education and onto the Senior Phase. Our young people will require a bespoke approach to their learning and will require their teacher to understand their needs and support an educational environment based on an interdisciplinary learning approach.

Most importantly, we are looking for a teacher who has an infectious enthusiasm for their subject with a drive and passion for supporting young people through to a positive destination. You will be required to have the resilience to work with children who have social, emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, sensitive, caring way.

Three school closure days are allocated for additional learning and development required for the specialist therapeutic learning environment that Harmeny promotes. Applicants should be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.

The pro-rata salary for the post ranges from£17,469 to£26,307 per annum, depending on experience, and is calculated based on a full-time equivalent salary range of £34,938 to £52,614 per annum.

The working pattern for this role will beWed-Thurs 8.30am-4.30pm andFri 8.30am-12pm.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children's play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is on-site parking available.

We offer benefits and opportunities that promote wellbeing, work-life balance, staff development and security. Benefits include:

• Free gym membership and cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wellbeing app and counselling
• Access to discounts on shopping and events
• On-site wellbeing spaces and free massage therapy

All staff receive a comprehensive induction package, and access to a range of learning and development opportunities throughout their career with us.

Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

If you would like tofind out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Mandy Shiel, Head of Education, by telephoning the Trust.

To apply, please complete the application form via the Careers' section on our website.

Closing date: 1 December 2025