Teacher of Literacy ESP

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Castlebrae Community Campus is seeking a creative Teacher of Literacy to join the Enhanced Support Provision on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2028. The successful candidate will support pupils with additional needs, delivering literacy programmes across early to second level and working in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

We welcome applicants from both Primary and Secondary backgrounds who can contribute to raising attainment and developing learners’ literacy in our ESP team located

Qualifications

• Experience delivering literacy programmes for learners at early, first and second level.
• Trained to teach both Primary and Secondary
• Ability to work in an inclusive, supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver literacy programmes within the Enhanced Support Provision.
• Support development of pupils' literacy across targeted cohorts.
• Collaborate with a team to foster an inclusive learning culture.

Skills

Literacy instruction

ESP experience

Cross-level teaching

Job description

Teacher of Literacy – Enhanced Support Provision - Fixed term until 31/08/2028
Castlebrae Community Campus

We are looking for a creative and innovative individual who will be able to apply their skills, knowledge and experience to support the development of pupil’s literacy within our Enhanced Support Provision (ESP). The successful applicant will join a team that provides a supportive and inclusive environment where young people with additional and complex needs are well cared for. The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience in delivering literacy programmes for learners working at early, first and second level. Due to this, applicants are invited from both Primary and Secondary trained teachers.

Castlebrae Community Campus is a non-denominational secondary school providing comprehensive education in the Craigmillar, Niddrie and Newcraighall areas of Edinburgh. Over the last five years the attainment of the school has risen by 84%. Its three associated Primary Schools are Castleview, Niddrie Mill and Newcraighall. The roll of the school at June 2026 is 575. We moved into our new school building in April 2022. The catchment area is one of the most economically deprived in Edinburgh. The percentage of students who have registered free school meal entitlement is 42%. Pupils that are in Scottish Indicator of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) deciles 1 and 2 make up 81% of the school. Our average SIMD is 1.47 - lowest in the authority. We are a forward-thinking school community and committed to developing and empowering colleagues as leaders of learning.

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. Anunconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be anassessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

Are you keen to shape the future of Scotland’s capital city? The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to work with us and deliver key services across our capital city. We’re the second largest local authority in Scotland with a workforce of over 19,000 who all play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting vital services to over 500,000 residents. We offer an incredible variety of career opportunities across a broad range of sectors. Join us and you’ll find a role where you can make a difference and grow your career.

Our Culture

Our Behaviours, respect, integrity, and flexibility guide everything that we do, and we strive to make sure all colleagues feel valued and have a sense of belonging in the workplace. We want to make sure that we bring people into our roles who demonstrate Our Behaviours and are dedicated and committed to our purpose of serving our community. We are focused on delivering excellent customer service to meet citizens needs and make the city a better place.

We recognise the benefits that diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds bring to our organisation, and we’re committed to employing a workforce that represents the population of the city we serve. We particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups including women, LGBT+ people, racially minoritised groups, people with disabilities and people who are neurodivergent.

As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we're delighted to announce that we have extended our guaranteed interview scheme to include all applicants who are or have been care experienced, and who meet the essential criteria for the post. This extends our current arrangements of being a Disability Confident Employer, that guarantee an interview to applicants who meet the criteria for the post and who declare a disability.

Happy to talk flexible working.

Colleague Support and Wellbeing

As outlined in our People Strategy 2024-27, we aim to nurture a healthy workforce where we can all thrive. We offer regular events, initiatives and learning opportunities covering a range of different health and wellbeing topics.

We’re committed to supporting employees to achieve a healthy work life balance. There are several policies in place to support this ranging from flexible work options to career breaks. Our full suite of employment policies can be found here.

We have a range of support options available including access to counselling, a mental health support service, an occupational health service, speak up supporters and a colleague listening service.

Reasonable Adjustments

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible experience at work for all our colleagues and we’ll work hard to ensure that we meet the changing needs of colleagues throughout their time with us. We’re also geared up to support all candidates who may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Candidates invited for interview, should let the hiring manager know what they need, and they will do everything they can to accommodate your request.

Job Info

• Job Identification 17135
• Job Category Teaching – Secondary
• Posting Date 11/04/2026, 11:13 AM
• Apply Before 11/12/2026, 11:55 PM
• Degree Level SCQF 9 - SVQ 4, Degree (Ordinary), Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations Castlebrae Community Campus
• Contract Type Fixed Term
• Contract End Date 08/31/2028
• Annual Working Duration 52 Weeks