Teacher Support for Learning - Tynecastle High School

The City of Edinburgh Council; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is looking for a Teacher Support for Learning at Tynecastle High School, a diverse secondary school in Edinburgh. The role involves supporting pupils with various needs, collaborating with staff for inclusive education, and ensuring pupil welfare. Candidates must complete relevant background checks. This is a fixed-term position until June 29, 2027, within a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
• Provide an Overseas Criminal Record Check if spent 3 months or more out of the UK in the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils.
• Assist in the integration of pupils into the curriculum.
• Support pastoral care and ensure pupil welfare.
• Collaborate with teaching staff for inclusive education.

Job description

Position Overview

Teacher Support for Learning – Fixed term until 29/06/2027

Tynecastle High School, 850 pupils, six‑year comprehensive secondary school serving west‑central Edinburgh. The school offers a wide range of subjects and prides itself on strong pastoral care.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong, supportive relationships with pupils supported by the Support for Learning team.
• Assist in the integration of pupils with a wide range of needs and abilities into the curriculum.
• Support pastoral care and ensure the welfare of pupils.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to promote inclusive education.

Qualifications & Checks

• You will be required to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
• Where a continuous period of 3 months or more out of the UK has been spent in the last 5 years, you must provide an Overseas Criminal Record Check.
• Employment and commencement are contingent upon satisfactory completion of these checks.

Contact Information

For further information please visit https://tynecastlehighschool.org.uk or discuss the post with Ms Hazel Kinnear, Head Teacher, at 0131 337 3488.

Other Information

Salaries in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education. The school is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.