Teacher of Enhanced Provision​/Integrated Faculty - Gracemount High School - _

Teacher of Enhanced Support Provision/Integrated Support Faculty
Gracemount High School

Salary: £36,159 - £54,453

Hours:

35 per week

The City of Edinburgh Council is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to preventing discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital status, race, colour, religion or belief, political opinion, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic origin, age, trade union activity, caring responsibilities, or employment status.

We welcome applications from student-centred professionals who demonstrate high expectations, strong commitment, and rigorous professional standards. A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school is a key quality shared by our motivated and dedicated staff team.

Gracemount High School is committed to the inclusion of children and young people with Additional Support Needs. As a valued member of the High School staff, you will work within the Integrated Support Faculty to strengthen school capacity to meet the needs of learners with Additional Support Needs through strong universal provision and appropriate targeted support.

Key areas for this work are learning, teaching and assessment; personalised support; partnerships; ASN transitions, ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion. This role will involve working with learners with a range of significant and complex additional support needs from ages 11-18. We are looking for a primary or secondary teacher who is committed to improving outcomes for learners with Additional Support Needs and who has:

• Appropriate specialist knowledge and experience of working with children and young people with Additional Support Needs using inclusive approaches and pedagogy
• Knowledge and understanding of key legislation and guidance in relation to inclusion, GIRFEC and wellbeing
• Understanding of good practice and evidence base in the field of inclusion
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of practitioners to create high quality inclusive learning environments

Gracemount High School is a six-year non-denominational secondary school located in south-east Edinburgh, serving approximately 700 pupils. Established in 1959 as a junior secondary school, it became a fully comprehensive six-year high school in the late 1960s. The current school building, developed through the PPP programme, opened in 2003.

Our associated primary schools are Gracemount Primary School and Frogston Primary School, with whom we maintain strong and effective partnerships.

The school employs approximately 55 FTE teaching staff, supported by a highly committed team of more than 20 support staff. Our Senior Leadership Team, led by Headteacher Ross Hunter, currently consists of three Depute Headteachers, a Senior Development Officer, and a Business Manager. Together, they lead on a range of strategic, curricular, and operational responsibilities that support high-quality learning, teaching, and pupil wellbeing.

The changing social demographics of our community present both opportunities and challenges in meeting the diverse needs and aspirations of our learners. Gracemount High School is an ambitious school, committed to delivering the highest quality educational experience and securing the best possible outcomes for every young person, regardless of background.

Attainment levels continue to improve, and the proportion of pupils progressing to positive destinations remains consistently above expected levels. Our curriculum is designed to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and qualifications needed for future success. This includes SQA National Qualifications, alongside a range of wider accreditation opportunities such as NPAs and Foundation Apprenticeships.

The school is firmly committed to raising attainment and promoting achievement. Our School Improvement Plan aligns with the priorities of the City of Edinburgh Council and national priorities, and is informed by How Good Is Our School? 4 (HGIOS4) and the National Improvement Framework. Staff joining our dynamic and forward-looking school will benefit from a range of professional learning and development opportunities.

The school recently reviewed its Vision and Values for…