Senior Teacher & Learning Leader

Pebbles Care; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash health plan

Company pension

Life assurance

Remote-based/flexible hours

35 hour work week

Job summary

Pebbles Academy Dunfermline is seeking a committed Senior Teacher to lead Teaching and Learning across the school, including Qualifications Scotland certification, curriculum development and pastoral support. The post holder will deliver across the Broad General Education (BGE) and Senior Phase and support wider curriculum delivery.

You will lead by example, develop colleagues, coordinate examination processes and contribute to school improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree qualification with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
• Significant teaching experience with a proven track record of effective classroom practice.
• Experience of supporting young people who have experienced barriers to learning.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Strong understanding of teaching, learning, assessment and learner progression.
• 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.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to lead, influence and support colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Full UK driving licence.
• PVG membership (or willingness to obtain).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent teaching ability

GTCS registered

Leadership and staff development

Trauma-informed approach

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Education

Degree with recognised teaching qualification

GTCS registration

Job description

Pebbles Academy Dunfermline is seeking a committed Senior Teacher to lead Teaching and Learning across the school, including Qualifications Scotland certification, curriculum development and pastoral support. The post holder will deliver across the Broad General Education (BGE) and Senior Phase and support wider curriculum delivery.

You will lead by example, develop colleagues, coordinate examination processes and contribute to school improvement.