Craft, Design and Technology Teacher

Craft, Design and Technology Teacher

Application Deadline: 1 December 2025

Department: Education

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Balerno, Edinburgh

Reporting To: A member of the Education Management Team

Compensation: £17,469 - £26,307 / year

Description
Harmeny Education Trust is a charitable organisation providing therapeutic care and education to children who have experienced early years trauma through abuse, neglect and family disruption, referred from all over Scotland. We currently work with children and young people aged 5-18, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.  
  We are seeking a Craft, Design and Technology Teacher with recent and significant experience of secondary teaching to join our outstanding Education Team on a part-time (0.5FTE) employed basis to work with children with complex additional support needs. The subject specialism required is Craft, Design and Technology.   Along with a creative approach to learning and teaching, you will demonstrate a working experience of the Curriculum for Excellence through the Broad General Education and onto the Senior Phase. Our young people will require a bespoke approach to their learning and will require their teacher to understand their needs and support an educational environment based on an interdisciplinary learning approach.   Most importantly, we are looking for a teacher who has an infectious enthusiasm for their subject with a drive and passion for supporting young people through to a positive destination. You will be required to have the resilience to work with children who have social, emotional and behavioural needs in a nurturing, sensitive, caring way.    Three school closure days are allocated for additional learning and development required for the specialist therapeutic learning environment that Harmeny promotes. Applicants should be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. 

A driving licence allowing the use of our vehicles is essential.  
The pro-rata salary for the post ranges from £17,469 to £26,307 per annum, depending on experience, and is calculated based on a full-time equivalent salary range of £34,938 to £52,614 per annum.

The working pattern for this role will be Wed-Thurs 8.30am-4.30pm and  Fri 8.30am-12pm. 
  Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children's play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is on-site parking available.

We offer benefits and opportunities that promote wellbeing, work-life balance, staff development and security. Benefits include:

• Free gym membership and cycle to work scheme
• Access to a wellbeing app and counselling
• Access to discounts on shopping and events  
• On-site wellbeing spaces and free massage therapy

All staff receive a comprehensive induction package, and access to a range of learning and development opportunities throughout their career with us.   Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.    If you would like to find out more about this rewarding opportunity, please contact Mandy Shiel, Head of Education, on To apply, please complete the application form via the 'Careers' section at   Closing date: 1 December

Key Responsibilities

1. Promote a positive ethos in the school consistent with Harmeny's vision, purpose and core values.
2. Implement management and Board decisions, consistent with Harmeny's strategic and operational plans, as well as our policies and procedures.
3. Plan, deliver and assess the children's learning through the delivery of the Curriculum for Excellence within the Broad General Education and onto the Senior Phase.
4. Undertake the duties of a teacher as defined by the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers (SNCT). 
5. Write reports based on the children's progress against their learning and resilience targets.
6. Create and maintain a positive learning culture within the classroom.
7. Encourage positive and appropriate behaviours, through the use of effective strategies which recognise the complex behaviours of children at Harmeny.
8. Where required, as a last resort, implement physical intervention techniques.
9. Oversee and provide guidance to and direction to support staff within the classroom setting.
10. Assist the Education Management Team with the development of the curriculum, according to the Curriculum for Excellence principles and guidelines.
11. Participate in the wider life of the Harmeny community by attending events after school hours from time to time.
12. Work in accordance with all Harmeny policies and procedures.
13. Liaise with Education and Care colleagues, parents/carers and a range of other professionals to ensure coherent working and positive outcomes for children.
14. Contribute to our multi-disciplinary approach to working with children and their families, including contributing to children's meetings.
15. Ensure that the highest possible standards of professional practice are maintained, in line with the General Teaching Council for Scotland Professional Code of Conduct.
16. Contribute to the delivery of learning and development, as appropriate.
17. Be responsible for the maintenance of Harmeny equipment and ensure that educational resources are maintained to an excellent standard.
18. Attend supervision, annual performance review, training and other meetings, as required.
19. Take responsibility for Continuing Professional Development in line with GTCS.
20. Provide absence cover for colleagues.
21. Undertake any other duties delegated by the Head of Education or other Senior Management Team member, which are consistent with the role of a Secondary School Teacher.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
Essential:  

1. A professional qualification in education with GTCS recognition.
2. Full, clean driving licence.
3. Recent, relevant and significant experience in teaching within either a mainstream or specialist school setting.
4. Experience of working with, and knowledge of, children with social, emotional and behavioural needs. 
5. Working knowledge of the Curriculum for Excellence through the Broad General Education and Senior Phase.
6. Working knowledge of the Developing the Young Workforce policy and practice.
7. Knowledge of child development, relevant legislation, policy and procedures.
8. Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. 
9. Ability to provide guidance and direction to support staff.
10. Good organisational and administrative skills and computer literacy.
11. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
12. Ability to safely drive children and staff to and from outings, activities and external meetings via minibus or fleet vehicle.

Essential Personal Characteristics / Competencies:

1. Commitment to high standards of teaching practice.
2. Willingness to work with and support children and young people with additional support needs through their educational journey.
3. Commitment to the attainment and achievement of the children, their rights and participation of children and their families.
4. Creative, dynamic and positive approach to working with children and staff in a variety of environments.
5. Ability to handle competing priorities and a challenging workload.
6. Ability to work autonomously and as part of the team, with a flexible and solutions-focused mindset.
7. Emotional intelligence and an understanding of the needs of others, with a commitment to reflective practice.
8. Accountable for the performance of the organisation, their team and their own performance.
9. Commitment to continuing professional development.

 Desirable: 

1. Experience of working with vulnerable families.
2. Experience of working within a multidisciplinary setting. 

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Enhanced pay for maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing, including massage therapy and access to wellbeing spaces

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