The City of Edinburgh Council
Teacher - Braidburn School
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Base Class Teacher
Braidburn School
Salary
£36,159 - £54,435
Hours
35 per week, 52 weeks per year
About the Role
Situated in the south-west of Edinburgh, Braidburn School provides a supportive learning environment for children and young people aged 3 to 18 years old, with intellectual disabilities and long-term complex needs. We operate a base class model with up to 8 learners in each class. We are looking for a full-time base class teacher who is experienced to teach a range of levels across the Broad General Education. This may be in the primary or secondary phase.
At Braidburn, our aim is to promote independence and communication within our positive and nurturing environment so our young people leave school with confidence and the ability to enjoy life. Braidburn benefits from on-site multi-disciplinary therapy and medical teams in addition to our education staff. This helps our learners achieve their full potential.
About the Employer
The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to work with us and deliver key services across our capital city. We’re the second largest local authority in Scotland with a workforce of over 19,000 who all play a crucial role in maintaining and supporting vital services to over 500,000 residents. We offer an incredible variety of career opportunities across a broad range of sectors. Join us and you’ll find a role where you can make a difference and grow your career.
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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We recognise the benefits that diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds bring to our organisation, and we’re committed to employing a workforce that represents the population of the city we serve. We particularly encourage applicants from under-represented groups including women, LGBT+ people, racially minoritised groups, people with disabilities, and people who are neurodivergent.
Benefits
As an employee of the City of Edinburgh Council, benefits on offer include support with working flexibly, savings on the high street and at home (childcare vouchers, premium benefits card), and travel savings (bike to work, season ticket loan).
Requirements
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
How to Apply
Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers, and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
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