Vacancy Information

Temporary until 29th June 2027.
Days of Work:
Monday & Tuesday (flexibility with working days).
To start 10th August 2026.

Applications are welcome from current probationers pending attainment of full registration with the GTCS.

Sanderson's Wynd is a vibrant and inclusive community with a committed staff team. This position will be based in The Hub which is an authority provision for children with severe and complex needs and communication differences. There are currently two severe and complex needs classes and three classes for children with communication differences. This post will be based across two classes. One day in a class teaching children with severe and complex medical needs and one day in a class teaching children who have a range of complex health, learning and communication needs associated with intellectual disability, Autism and other related conditions.

Job Details

To undertake class-teaching duties

To teach assigned ASN classes alongside associated planning, preparation, assessment and reporting.
Developing the curriculum; using Curriculum for Excellence, ELC Curricular Frameworks and Ed Scot.
Milestones (to support learners with complex additional support needs) as appropriate.
Developing IEP’s and CSP’s for pupils in collaboration with other agencies.
Assessing, recording and reporting on the work and progress of pupils.
Providing advice and guidance to pupils and families on issues related to their education and development.
Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other agencies.
Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development.
Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievements, termly monitoring and tracking of all pupils and individual Child Planning meetings and CSP’s.
Prioritising outdoor and active engagement in learning and the wider needs of the school.
Promoting the development a total communication environment.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Appropriate primary qualification
Permanent Posts: GTCS Full registration (General)
Temporary Posts: GTCS Full registration (General) / Provisional registration

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/teachinginfo

Please Note - Pay arrangements for those starting after 1st day of school session
In accordance with Teachers Conditions of Service (SNCT - Appendix 2.19), Teachers who commence employment with East Lothian Council after the first day of the school session will have their salary for the remainder of the school salary year (which runs from 1 August to 31 July each year), recalculated to reflect how teachers accrue leave and pay.

In these circumstances, a calculation will be carried out upon commencement of employment and leave and pay will be adjusted. Further information will be provided to the successful candidate should this be applicable.

East Lothian Council Primary Schools
Further details on all East Lothian Council Primary Schools, including individual school websites can be found here: Primary Schools

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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