Teacher of Music - Kaimes School

Teacher of Music - Fixed term until 30/06/2028

Kaimes School, a secondary special school in the southeast of the City of Edinburgh serving 96 young people, many with Autism and additional support needs.

Salary: £35,022 - £52,740 (pro‑rata for part‑time).

Hours:

30.45 per week, 52 weeks (Fixed Term Contract).

• Deliver engaging music lessons from Early Level to National 4, supporting communication, creativity, confidence and wellbeing.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with learners.
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive staff team and contribute to wider school life.
• Support learners within a Base Class model, using column classes for Senior Phase learners.
• Contribute to the success of Music as a popular subject choice and attainment of National qualifications.

• Teaching qualification and experience delivering music in a special/secondary setting.
• Experience working with young people with complex additional needs desirable.
• Strong inclusive values and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work within a small class size model of 6 students.

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. If an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out of the UK in the last 5 years, an overseas criminal record check will be required.

Employment is subject to satisfactory outcome of these checks.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. 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. We particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation.