This is an exciting opportunity to join our Support for Learning Department at Fettes College in October 2026 to provide maternity cover. We are looking for a motivated and inspiring colleague to provide academic support to students with learning needs, working with individuals, small groups or in the classroom setting. This could be an ideal experience for a teacher looking to develop expertise in Support for Learning or a graduate looking for experience in education and learning support.
Annual Salary: Competitive salary, based on experience.
Staff Benefits: In addition to being part of a great team you will be entitled to a range of benefits that include:
You will be opted into the Fettes College Pension Plan after 3 months service. This scheme is a money purchase one, operating as a salary exchange plan. The College will contribute to the scheme a minimum of 8% and you will contribute a minimum of 2% employee. Fettes operate a contribution matching scheme up to 12% of base salary.
Membership of Westwoods gym and health club which offers a range of excellent fitness and leisure facilities including a 25m swimming pool.
Free lunchtime meals during term time, and at other times when catering is provided, and you are on duty.
Parking on Campus
Life insurance scheme.
Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Access to discounted healthcare, additional life insurance, shopping discounts, etc through our benefits portal.
Successful applicants for this role would be expected to have the following characteristics:
Astrongacademicbackground
Experienceworkingwithyoungpeopleorstudentswithadditionalsupport needs is desirable but not essential
Empathy, patience, and the ability to motivate students, helping them buildconfidence, resilience, and independent learning skills
Ambition,diligence,andacommitmenttodevelopingprofessionalskills
Excellentcommunicationskills,withtheabilitytoexplaincomplexconcepts clearly and to adapt communication to meet individual student needs
Confidenceusingtechnologyeffectivelytoenhanceteaching,learningand student engagement
Anunderstandingofthededicationrequiredinaboardingschoolenvironment
Enthusiasmforengagingfullyinthewiderlifeoftheschoolcommunity
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