Teacher of Music - Kaimes School

Teacher of Music – Fixed term until 30 June 2028 – Kaimes School.

Salary: £35,022–£52,740 (pro‑rated for part‑time) /

Hours:

30.45 per week, 52 weeks (fixed‑term contract).

Kaimes School is a secondary special school in the southeast of Edinburgh that caters for 96 young people, most of whom have a diagnosis of Autism and other additional support needs. Music is an integral part of our curriculum and wider school life, supporting communication, creativity, confidence and wellbeing.

• Deliver engaging music lessons from Early Level to National 4 for learners with additional support needs.
• Develop and implement learning plans that build positive, trusting relationships with learners.
• Collaborate with a highly supportive staff team and contribute to the wider school life.
• Use a Base Class model of classes of 6, tailoring instruction to diverse learner groups.

• Qualified to teach music or a related subject.
• Experience working with pupils with complex additional needs – desirable; strong inclusive values and willingness to learn are also required.
• Commitment to high‑quality learning experiences for every learner.
• PVG Scheme update check required; a post‑graduation criminal record check will be required if international travel has occurred.

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 encourage applications from women for senior roles, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care‑experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.