Trauma-Informed Secondary Teacher — Remote Options

Pebbles Education; Dunfermline; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £43,383–£48,504 per year

Annual leave

Medicash health plan

Company pension

Life assurance

35 hours per week

Flexible / remote working

Job summary

Pebbles Education is seeking a committed Teacher for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Dunfermline, Scotland. You will deliver lessons across BGE and Senior Phase, adapt approaches to learners' needs, and support a broad curriculum while promoting wellbeing and achievement.

You will assess progress, contribute to curriculum design, and work with colleagues and parents to support holistic pupil development. The role emphasises inclusive practice and safeguarding, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Degree qualification with a recognised teaching qualification.
• Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).
• Passion for working with young people who have experienced barriers to learning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• 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.
• 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

Interpersonal communication

Relationship building

Trauma-informed approaches

Inclusive practice

Driving licence

Education

Degree + teaching qualification

GTCS registration

PVG scheme clearance

Right to work in UK

Job description

Pebbles Education is seeking a committed Teacher for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Dunfermline, Scotland. You will deliver lessons across BGE and Senior Phase, adapt approaches to learners' needs, and support a broad curriculum while promoting wellbeing and achievement.

You will assess progress, contribute to curriculum design, and work with colleagues and parents to support holistic pupil development. The role emphasises inclusive practice and safeguarding, with opportunities for