Teacher of Chemistry/Science (Part Time 0.4 FTE)

Would you like to work at an extraordinary school?

Only ever a maximum of 21 pupils, no bells, uniforms or headteacher.

A flexible and understanding place to work, where young people’s lives can be turned around.

Dunedin School is seeking an enthusiastic, imaginative and versatile Science teacher with an experienced understanding of the difficulties young people often face in their learning journeys. You need to be willing to be an active member of our small team with the aim of enhancing teaching and learning for our young people. We are looking for an individual with both chemistry/science and other personal skills that can interest and enrich our young people’s school experience.

About the School

Dunedin is a ‘second chance’ secondary school located in south Edinburgh. It provides exceptional learning services for young people for whom mainstream education is not appropriate, or who need time out from mainstream education as a result of medical concerns, additional support needs or personal, social and emotional difficulties. Our prime concern is to care for each young person by providing structured, yet flexible, learning opportunities in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment which allows them to re-engage in education and fulfil their potential.

Presently there are 9 teaching staff, 2 classroom assistants and an administrator. Class sizes are 4-6 pupils where each work at their own pace and level. The small, nurturing environment allows young people who have previously had a negative experience of school to re-engage with education. The environment is fairly informal and warm with few barriers to help the young people regain a love of learning. We focus on the whole child not just their academic potential. All staff are involved with extra-curricular activities eg; sport, trips, art, music. Many of the staff take on the role of guidance tutors which leads to close working relationships with the young people and their families and the outside agencies who support them.

We are proud of our flat management structure. All the teaching staff are not only responsible for their own department but gradually become involved in the full running of the school along with a highly, supportive team. This leads to all staff feeling valued and having an opportunity to make a real difference to the young people and the future direction of the school. All the teachers work part-time with hours to reflect the needs of the current pupil cohort. Job satisfaction is high with the opportunity to gain a range of professional skills in addition to your subject area. Professional development is strongly encouraged as is participation in CPD opportunities.

Candidates should be registered with the General Teaching Council Scotland, or be eligible for registration.

All appointments are subject to receipt of a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update from Disclosure Scotland.