Mathematics Teacher

Kibble is a specialist child and youth care charity and a leading social enterprise. For over 160 years we’ve been supporting children and young people (aged 5 – 26), many of whom have experienced significant trauma or adversity. Through our integrated services and dedicated support, providing a safe and stable environment, Kibble helps young people who have complex social, emotional, behavioural and educational needs move forward to lead healthy and fulfilled lives.

Kibble are looking to appoint a registered or eligible for registration with the GTC (Scotland), experienced Mathematics Teacher who is keen to gain experience of working with children and young people with additional support needs.

Our education team at Kibble is based across our schools;
Forest View, Goudie Academy, Mirin Academy and The Skills Academy, where there is opportunity to work in collaboration with local community groups as well as national organisations to strengthen opportunities, experiences and development for our learners.

Education Scotland’s inspection report praised Kibble as ‘Very Good’ across all quality indicators, noting positive learning experiences and high motivation among pupils.

As a teacher at Kibble you will be part of a friendly, supportive and creative team. Small class sizes (6 pupils) allow our learners to meet their maximum potential. Personalised Learning Plans ensure you can deliver the appropriate qualifications to learners based on their needs. You will be well versed in differentiation and personalisation of education and deliver inspiring and engaging lessons to enthuse often reluctant learners.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with our secondary aged learners who access Kibble’s Education services, working across Curriculum for Excellence and delivering National Qualifications as well as Wider Achievement Qualifications.

The successful candidate should –

• Have a teaching qualification in Mathematics.
• Have full registration with The General Teaching Council for Scotland
• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all stages of the secondary curriculum
• Show commitment to curricular development
• Be skilled in the delivery of high-quality learning and teaching in Mathematics
• Have sound knowledge of safe working practices relevant to Mathematics subjects
• Have a working knowledge of current subject-related curriculum developments
• Hold experience of preparing learners for mathematics assessment tasks
• Be an effective communicator both orally and in writing
• Demonstrate a clear commitment to continuing professional development
• Show commitment and enthusiasm for the subject and possess the ability to motivate learners
• Be willing to contribute to the wider school and Kibble community through inter-disciplinary initiatives
• Be committed to the pastoral welfare of pupils
• Be proficient in the use ICT to enhance learning and teaching
• Motivate, encourage and support others.
• Make effective use of time, personnel and resources.
• Show aptitude for decision making and acting on initiative

• Learning continues with opportunities for further training, job variety and funded study
• Healthcare significantly contributes to expenses such as dental treatments, new glasses and contact lenses
• Money off shopping and events from Blue Light Card, Costco and other partners
• Discounts are available for childcare through Puddle Lane children’s nursery
• Immediate access to confidential counselling helps you prioritise self-care
• Teacher Superannuation Fund
• Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays

Successful candidates will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM.