Principal Teacher - Braidburn School - 12116_1761921410

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Principal Teacher for Braidburn School, dedicated to providing a supportive environment for children and young people with complex needs. The role involves teaching across various levels and promoting independence and communication. Competitive salary of £55,155 and flexible working culture are offered.

Benefits

On-site multi-disciplinary therapy teams

Support for flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching a range of levels across Broad General Education.
• Regulated work experience with children.

Responsibilities

• Teach a full-time base class, helping learners achieve their full potential.
• Promote independence and communication.

Skills

Promoting independence

Communication skills

Teaching across levels

Job description

Position

Principal Teacher – Braidburn School, south‑west of Edinburgh. Salary: £55,155. Hours: 35 per week.

Overview

Braidburn School provides a supportive learning environment for children and young people aged 3 to 18 years old with intellectual disabilities and long‑term complex needs. We operate a base class model with up to 8 learners in each class.

Responsibilities

Full‑time base class teacher, experienced in teaching a range of levels across Broad General Education in the primary or secondary phase. Promote independence and communication, helping learners achieve their full potential.

Qualifications and Requirements

Regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Candidates must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check is required. An unconditional offer is subject to satisfactory outcome of these checks.

Benefits and Culture

On‑site multi‑disciplinary therapy and medical teams support our learners. Our inclusive workplace values diversity and supports flexible working.

More Information

You can find out more on the City of Edinburgh Council Behaviours page (link removed for brevity).