At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people with school avoidance through tailored learning and outreach activities.
- Company: Berwickshire High School, dedicated to fostering student wellbeing and engagement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working flexibly and creatively.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council of Scotland required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Grade: CS0-5
Salary: £21,691.50 - £27,226.50 per annum
Hours: 17.50
Contract Duration: Temporary until 2nd July 2027 or earlier return from post holder
Teachers applying for permanent posts should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council of Scotland.
Role Purpose
Berwickshire High School is seeking an adaptable and relationship-focused Outreach Teacher to support young people experiencing Emotionally Based School Avoidance. This is a 0.5 FTE post, providing a flexible educational offer in school and across agreed outreach settings. You will plan and deliver tailored learning, strengthen engagement and wellbeing, and coordinate bespoke curriculum packages that may include school-based learning, wider achievement, community opportunities and preparation for positive post-school destinations. You will work closely with each young person, their family, school colleagues, an outreach Pupil Support Assistant and partner services to set achievable outcomes and review progress.
We are looking for a registered teacher who can combine high expectations with patience, consistency and a calm, strengths-based approach. You should be confident working independently, adapting learning around individual interests and needs, maintaining clear professional records and contributing to risk-managed off-site provision. Experience of additional support needs, nurture, trauma-informed practice, alternative provision or EBSA would be advantageous. Forest School or outdoor-learning experience would also be welcomed. A full driving licence is essential because regular travel between agreed outreach locations is an intrinsic part of the post. The successful candidate will require PVG Scheme membership for regulated work with children.
Essential
- Appropriate teaching qualification
- Full registration with The General Teaching Council for Scotland or Provisional Registration if Probationary period has not yet been completed.
- Evidence of relevant professional learning and commitment to continuing professional development.
- Full driving licence and ability to travel between outreach locations.
If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Toby Marshall-Andrew at toby.marshall-andrew@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Employability Support
The Employability Service - For support on completing job applications, Scottish Borders residents can access free support from our specialist Employability Team. Please contact us via the switchboard 01835 824000 asking to be transferred to the Employability Service or email employability@scotborders.gov.uk. You can also find more about the support we have to offer, by visiting our website for more information.
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