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Ref no:
426413
Published:
29/05/2025
Closes:
17/06/2025
Location:
Harmeny School, Mansfield Rd, Balerno., EH14 7JY
Salary:
£33,594 - £50,589 per year
Contract Type:
Permanent
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Harmeny Education Trust is a sector-leading children’s charity providing therapeutic care and education for children with complex additional support needs. We work with children aged 5 to 18, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis, referred by local authorities throughout Scotland.

We are seeking a Maths Teacher with recent and significant experience of secondary teaching to join our outstanding Education Team on a full-time employed basis to work with children with complex additional support needs. The subject specialism required is Maths.

Along with a creative approach to learning and teaching, you will demonstrate a working experience of the Curriculum for Excellence through the Broad General Education and onto the Senior Phase. Our young people will require a bespoke approach to their learning and will require their teacher to understand their needs and support a learning environment based on an interdisciplinary learning approach.

Most importantly, we are looking for a teacher who has an infectious enthusiasm for their subject with a drive and passion for supporting young people through to a positive destination. You will require to have the resilience to work with children who have social, emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, sensitive, caring way.

Three school closure days are allocated for additional learning and development required for the specialist therapeutic learning environment that Harmeny promotes. Applicants should be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.

The salary for the post ranges from £33,594 to £50,589 per annum, depending on experience.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children’s play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is on-site parking available.

We offer benefits and opportunities that promote wellbeing, work-life balance, staff development and security. Benefits include:

  • On-site Wellbeing spaces and free massage therapy
  • Free gym membership and cycle to work scheme
  • Access to a wellbeing app and counselling
  • Access to discounts on shopping and events

All staff receive a comprehensive induction package, and access to a range of learning and development opportunities throughout their career with us.

Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.

If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Mandy Shiel, Head of Education, on 0131 449 3938.

To apply, please complete the application form via the ‘Careers’ section at https://www.harmeny.org.uk/jobs.

Closing date: 17th June 2025