Teacher (English and Literacy/Wider Achievement)

At St Mary’s Kenmure, education changes lives.

We work with young people who have experienced significant barriers to learning and life. Within our secure care setting, our school provides a safe, consistent and nurturing environment where young people can re-engage with education, build relationships, and begin to see a different future for themselves.

This is not a typical teaching role. It is an opportunity to work in a highly relational, trauma-informed environment where small class sizes, strong partnerships with colleagues across care, health and wellbeing, and a flexible curriculum allow you to meet learners where they are and move them forward in life.

About us

St Mary’s Kenmure is a secure childcare service supporting young people referred through the Courts and Children’s Hearings System. Our five house units can each support up to six young people, with education playing a central role in their care and development.

Our school offers a broad range of academic and vocational pathways alongside high-quality facilities, including a football pitch, gym, fitness suite and swimming pool. We are located in Bishopbriggs, within easy commuting distance of Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stirling.

The role

We are looking for a skilled and committed teacher who can:

· Build strong, trusting relationships with young people

· Deliver engaging, flexible learning experiences tailored to individual needs

· Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

· Contribute to a positive, consistent and nurturing learning environment

You will have the professional autonomy to adapt your practice, supported by experienced colleagues who understand the complexities, and rewards, of this setting.

Who we’re looking for

We are seeking someone who is:

· Emotionally intelligent, patient and reflective

· Committed to inclusive, relationship-based practice

· Resilient and adaptable in a dynamic environment

· Able to balance high expectations with empathy and understanding

You must be fully registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and hold (or be eligible for) PVG membership.

Why join us?

· Small class sizes and personalised learning

· Strong team ethos across care and education

· Opportunities for meaningful professional development

· The chance to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives

Interested?

If you are looking for a role where your teaching truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please complete the application form and return it to:

recruitment@stmaryskenmure.org.uk

For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact:

Vinny Ferguson, Head Teacher

vferguson@stmaryskenmure.org.uk