Senior Teacher & Learning Leader (Hybrid)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan (Medicash)

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Remote based working

Job summary

Pebbles Academy Dunfermline is seeking a committed Senior Teacher to lead Teaching & Learning, coordinate Qualifications Scotland certification, and contribute to curriculum development and school improvement. The role includes pastoral leadership, strategic planning and delivering a broad GEA and Senior Phase curriculum.

The successful candidate will model best practice, support colleagues, build strong pupil relationships and drive a culture of high attainment, safeguarding and inclusive

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

Relationship building

Trauma-informed practice

Organisational skills

Independent & collaborative work

Right to work in UK

PVG membership

Driving licence

Education

GTCS registration

Degree qualification

Job description

Pebbles Academy Dunfermline is seeking a committed Senior Teacher to lead Teaching & Learning, coordinate Qualifications Scotland certification, and contribute to curriculum development and school improvement. The role includes pastoral leadership, strategic planning and delivering a broad GEA and Senior Phase curriculum.

The successful candidate will model best practice, support colleagues, build strong pupil relationships and drive a culture of high attainment, safeguarding and inclusive