Teacher; Maternity Cover

Job Title

Teacher – Maternity Cover

Closeburn House School, Dumfriesshire, DG3 5HP

40 hours per week | Monday–Friday

Up to £54,453 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)

Fixed Term | Term Time Only

July 2026

UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

At Closeburn House School, we believe that great teachers do far more than deliver lessons—they unlock potential, nurture resilience and empower young people to believe in themselves. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative and compassionate Teacher to join our dedicated team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a specialist setting where relationships matter, individuality is celebrated, and every achievement—big or small—is recognised and valued.

As a teacher at Closeburn House School, you'll create engaging and meaningful learning experiences that inspire curiosity, build confidence and enable pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. You'll adapt your teaching to meet individual needs, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning while celebrating their unique strengths and successes. Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals, you'll play an important role in ensuring every young person receives the support, encouragement and opportunities they need to flourish.

No two days are ever the same. One moment you’ll be delivering dynamic classroom experiences; the next, you’ll be guiding a pupil through a challenge, celebrating a breakthrough moment, or contributing to innovative approaches that shape the future of the school.

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons that inspire and motivate pupils
• Preparing, assessing and monitoring pupil progress and achievement
• Supporting pupils academically, socially and emotionally to help them succeed
• Preparing pupils for examinations and supporting assessment processes
• Providing guidance and encouragement to support personal growth and wellbeing
• Building positive relationships with parents, carers, colleagues and external professionals
• Contributing to school development, improvement initiatives and curriculum planning
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare, health and safety of all pupils

• A qualified and passionate teacher with a commitment to inclusive education
• Creative and engaging in their teaching approach
• An excellent communicator who builds positive relationships
• Committed to helping every young person achieve their potential
• Resilient, adaptable and positive in a dynamic environment
• Motivated to continue learning and developing professionally
• A collaborative team player who values shared success
• Passionate about making a lasting difference in young people’s lives
• Driving licence required

• Life assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. All stages of the recruitment process are subject to safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements.