Senior Teacher & Learning Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medicash health plan

Auto-enrolment to pension scheme

Life assurance

35 hours per week

Remote based working option

Job summary

Pebbles Academy Dunfermline invites applications for a committed, experienced Senior Teacher to join the school. The role blends teaching delivery with leadership across Teaching and Learning, curriculum development and Qualifications Scotland processes, ensuring high-quality, personalised learning experiences.

You will lead by example, develop colleagues, and contribute to school improvement, with a flexible approach across BGE and Senior Phase and a focus on trauma-informed practice and

Qualifications

• Degree qualification with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
• Significant teaching experience and 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

Teaching experience

Leadership

Trauma-informed practice

Relationships with pupils

Adaptability

Education

Degree with recognised teaching qualification

GTCS registration

PVG membership

Right to work in UK

UK driving licence

Job description

Pebbles Academy Dunfermline invites applications for a committed, experienced Senior Teacher to join the school. The role blends teaching delivery with leadership across Teaching and Learning, curriculum development and Qualifications Scotland processes, ensuring high-quality, personalised learning experiences.

You will lead by example, develop colleagues, and contribute to school improvement, with a flexible approach across BGE and Senior Phase and a focus on trauma-informed practice and