At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a dedicated team in providing quality education for children with complex needs.
- Company: Braidburn School, a nurturing environment in Edinburgh focused on inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and commitment to diversity.
- Other info: Join a supportive community that values respect, integrity, and flexibility.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in education and a passion for supporting diverse learning needs.
The predicted salary is between 26103 - 31903 £ per year.
Situated in the south-west of Edinburgh, Braidburn School provides a supportive learning environment for children and young people aged 3 to 18 years old, with intellectual disabilities and long-term complex needs. We operate a base class model with up to 8 learners in each class.
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. An unconditional 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 an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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