GTCS-Registered Science Tutor (Chemistry, Biology or Physics)

Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian

Hours: 6.5 hours per week – Monday or Tuesday

Tutors will be engaged on a self-employed basis.

About the Role

Are you a GTCS-registered Science Tutor with a passion for inclusive, individualised learning?

Do you enjoy adapting your approach to meet the needs of young people and helping them build confidence, curiosity and engagement in science?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a part-time Science Tutor to join our team at Donaldson’s on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality, personalised science tuition within our Sensational Learning Centre - a grant-aided special school supporting children and young people with complex additional support needs.

What You’ll Do

· Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group science tuition across BGE and the Senior Phase

· Plan and adapt learning in line with Curriculum for Excellence and Qualification Scotland requirements

· Create engaging, practical science experiences through experiments, investigations and inquiry

· Assess and track learner progress, using this to inform next steps

· Support learners with additional support needs, including neurodivergent pupils

· Foster a safe, inclusive and motivating learning environment

· Prepare pupils for assessments and coursework, where appropriate

· Maintain high standards of health & safety within practical science environments

· Uphold GTCS Professional Standards and Code of Conduct

About You

You will have:

· Full GTCS registration in Chemistry, Biology or Physics (essential)

· Experience supporting children and young people with additional support needs

· Strong subject knowledge and the ability to adapt teaching for individual learners

· Experience delivering practical, investigative science learning

· A sound understanding of safeguarding and laboratory safety

· A commitment to inclusive, person-centred practice

You will be:

· Professional, dependable and collaborative

· Curious and adaptable in your approach to teaching and learning

· Passionate about supporting equity, wellbeing and pupil voice

What We Offer

· A role in a values-led, inclusive school where wellbeing and pupil voice are central

· Small group and individualised teaching, allowing you to make a real impact

· A supportive, collaborative and reflective staff culture

· A meaningful opportunity to support pupils who face significant barriers to education

Prior to application, please review the full role profile here.

Closing date: 15th July

Interviews: over 27th, 28th and 29th July

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential.

To apply, please complete our application form available here. In your application please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the role profile.

If you would like to discuss the role further, have any questions, or would like any assistance with your application, please contact us on people@donaldsons.org.uk and we would be happy to help.