Teacher of Additional Support for Learning (0.6 FTE, Junior School)

Scotland
George Watson's College
Part-time

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Teacher of Additional Support for Learning (0.6 FTE, Junior School).

Location: George Watson’s College, Edinburgh

Contract Type: Part time, 0.6 FTE

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Competitive salary, reduced school fees at George Watson’s College for children of staff, Membership of the Galleon Club (the school’s fitness club)

George Watson’s College is seeking to appoint a Teacher of Additional Support for Learning (ASL) in our Junior School from August 2025. The post is 0.6 FTE.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please click the Apply for this job button. Please include a letter of application of not more than 800 words giving us more information about you and why you would like the role, addressed to Mr George Salmond, Head of Junior School.

Candidates called for an interview will be asked to teach a small, group lesson as part of the selection process.

If you require more information about the School, please visit our school website.

Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 25 May 2025

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 29 and 30 May 2025

To assist in establishing, monitoring and evaluating departmental aims and priorities
To have a significant teaching role appropriate to the caseload within the Department and responsibility for teaching specialised programmes of work for pupils with additional support needs
To play a key part in the Child Planning process, when circumstances require this
To monitor and evaluate the attainment and achievement of pupils in receipt of additional support and take appropriate actions to evaluate the impact of these
To work collaboratively with pupils, other staff, professionals and parents to build confident approaches to learning
To identify and teach skills that would develop pupils’ ability to work independently
To contribute to smooth transitions of pupils with ASN as they move through the school
To provide consultancy for Class Teachers about the additional support needs of pupils. This may include:

○ Share insight, experience and resources.

○ Contribute to professional learning sessions for staff.

○ Offer guidance on accessible resources/materials, curriculum, equipment and approaches.

○ Share effective strategies, disseminate information from professional learning reading and courses attended.

To work with colleagues to ensure the early identification of pupils' additional support needs. The ASL Caseload Teacher will be involved with observations, formative and summative assessments, screening and dissemination/feedback to parents/carers, staff and multi agency colleagues.

For full details of the main responsibilities, please refer to the job description

The person appointed will:

Essential criteria:

Be a trained and qualified graduate teacher of Primary Education, registered or eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland;
Have experience of teaching in the Primary School;
Be flexible and imaginative in developing new ideas and resources;
Be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Work with colleagues from different disciplines and across both Junior and Senior Schools and partners from the wider community;
Be able to demonstrate resilience and adaptability.

Desirable criteria: