Teacher

At Pebbles, we recognise that traditional mainstream education models are not always appropriate for all young people, so we have developed Adapt Learning to offer individualised and bespoke education pathways that provide life changing opportunities.

Within a small class environment and fully embracing our Therapeutic Parenting model, our schools provide a range of qualifications through bespoke curricula to equip young people for their future. Alongside academic opportunities through classroom-based, remote, and online learning, we also offer vocational opportunities.

We have an opportunity for a Teacher to join our team at Pebble Academy Muirkirk, East Ayrshire and build life-changing relationships with our pupils. The role offers you the ability to make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable young people between the ages of 11 and 18, responding to their individual needs to help them thrive.

What makes working with Pebbles Education different?

• Small class sizes, with a maximum of 6 pupils, allow you to build meaningful and effective relationships with young people and make a real difference.
• The opportunity to deliver an individualised curriculum for all pupils to give them the best chance to learn.
• You will enjoy high levels of autonomy within a progressive and collaborative culture.
• You will use cutting-edge technology to track and develop individual learning and continually improve your teaching style.
• You will have the opportunity to be creative and contribute to the wider curriculum, including outdoor education and flexible learning.
• We aspire to provide every young person with the best possible experience and skills, and we provide every learner with their own laptop and all resources they need to progress and overcome their barriers to learning.
• You will support your colleagues to deliver online and outreach learning as part of our Adapt learning approach and collaborative culture.

What we offer you

• A salary of £38,655-£43,218 per annum, pro rata, plus benefits.
• Annual leave aligns with national entitlement and reflects the relevant local authority's annual leave.
• Medicash's health care plan includes cashback for dental, optical, and complimentary treatments, as well as access to discounts for gym memberships and employee assistance.
• Auto-enrolment to the Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Your hours of work are 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Your contact time with learners is 22.5 hours per week and a flexible work pattern can be applied to your other hours of work, including remote based working.

The Essential qualities we look for

• Educated to degree level with undergraduate/postgraduate teaching qualification.
• Secondary school teaching experience.
• Desire to work with pupils who have experienced trauma and challenge.
• Must have a current valid driving license.
• PVG enhanced.
• Full registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
• Right to work in the UK.

The Desirable Qualities We Look for

• Knowledge of theoretical approaches to Adverse Childhood Experiences, mental health, attachment, therapeutic parenting, etc. and able to apply to everyday practice.
• Experience of teaching and assessing pupils with Additional Support Needs, or the desire to undertake professional learning to gain skills in this area.
• Experience of formulating flexible curricula for ‘hard-to-reach’ pupils.

Additional Information

If you are interested in applying, you can complete the application form, or we would be delighted to receive your CV and Cover letter to recruitment@pebblescare.com

You can also contact the recruitment team via email to obtain further information.

The recruitment and selection process will include an interview and a visit to the school. The successful applicant will be subject to necessary background checks and required to complete a PVG check through Disclosure Scotland, which Pebbles will cover.

Interviews will be held at the end of January 2025.