Teacher of Support for Learning

We are seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of Support for Learning for a full-time permanent role in the Senior Support for Learning Department. The ideal candidate will relate well to children aged 5 to 18 and be passionate about teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, skilled teacher with excellent subject knowledge and have Support for Learning qualifications. Level 5 or equivalent is essential; Level 7 in Additional Learning Needs would be an advantage. Some understanding and qualifications in standardised assessment and exam access arrangements would be welcome. A willingness to teach throughout the age range from 11 to 18 (GCSEs, Highers, Advanced Highers and A Levels) will be an advantage; a lack of experience with different examination courses is less important than a willingness and an ability to develop expertise and embrace new specifications with enthusiasm and energy. An understanding of and enthusiasm for working with neurodivergent learners, to support them in fulfilling their potential, is essential.

The Support for Learning Department actively promotes a whole school policy in their provision for pupils aged 5-18 with Additional Support Needs. The recently renovated Senior Department is housed in the main building. There is a Head of Department, three full time and one part time teacher and a classroom assistant. The Department is well resourced and includes excellent IT facilities.

We have a thriving department of dedicated professionals who very much have the pupil at the heart of their teaching. The key purpose of this role is to create a safe, stimulating and supportive learning environment that enables all pupils to succeed in their learning and develop a desire to learn.

The deadline for applications is Friday 9 May 2025. It is anticipated that interviews will be held shortly after the closing date. For the full job description and person specification, please see the attached job brief. If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange an informal conversation with the Head of SfL, please contact recruitment@strathallan.co.uk.

Set within 153 acres of beautiful Perthshire campus, Strathallan School has been doing education differently for over 100 years. Strathallan’s reputation as a leading co-educational boarding and day school is longstanding, attracting pupils from across the UK and around the world with outstanding programmes in academics, sports and the arts. There are around 590 pupils of ages 5-18, divided between Strathallan Prep School and Strathallan Senior School. The School is situated in the beautiful Earn Valley on a self-contained wooded estate of 153 acres at the edge of the village of Forgandenny. Perth is the nearest town some ten minutes away by car and access to the motorways puts Edinburgh (45 mins), Glasgow (1 hr) and the Scottish Highlands within easy reach. The school is well-resourced with a mixture of traditional and modern buildings.