Job Description

Staff Benefits at Kibble

• 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
• Wellbeing perks continue with Cycle to Work and generous holidays
• Access to Teacher Superannuation Fund

About Kibble
Kibble supports children and young people (aged 5-26) who have experienced trauma and adversity through residential care, education and mental health services. For more than 200 years, we've put young people first and have built a trusted charity with vital services that strive to transform lives, families and communities.
When starting a new job at Kibble, you'll become part of a dedicated staff team who make sure children are happy and safe 365 days a year, 24/7. Whether your role is in care, education, or the corporate side, you'll help give young people a chance at life.
Kibble are looking to recruit an experienced teacher (primary), to work in our school. Successful candidates will be registered or eligible for registration with the GTC (Scotland) and keen to gain experience working with children and young people with additional support needs.
What is the Job Function?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Education Services within the Glasgow and Lochwinnoch area.
The successful candidate will be a flexible, forward-thinking professional who uses initiative and is dedicated to inspiring the children and young people in our care, ensuring the highest quality of learning and teaching experiences.
Appointment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory PVG Disclosure check and references. All appointments will be subject to a twelve month probationary period.
We would welcome applicants from Practitioners with knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence and Scotland's National Improvement Framework to engage and enthuse often reluctant learners.
Qualification and Experience
The successful candidate should -

• be registered or eligible for registration with the GTC (Scotland)
• have a recognised teaching qualification specific to Primary Education.
• demonstrate a clear commitment to continuing professional development. For example, by studying towards a qualification in or relating to Additional Support Needs.
• have excellent communication skills.
• motivate, encourage and support others.
• make effective use of time, personnel and resources.
• show aptitude for decision making and acting on initative.

Additional Information
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Safe Crisis Training (SCM)
Successful candidates will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. Please see note section below (4) for further information.
Notes * This job outline reflects the main tasks and responsibilities discharged by the post holder at the present time, however, Kibble reserves the right to alter or amend the content of this job outline to reflect changes to the job or services provided, while maintaining the overall character and level of responsibility for the post.

• Notwithstanding any information or statement described within this job outline, all duties must be carried out in a way that promotes equality of opportunity, dignity and respect for all individuals and which is consistent with Kibble's stated policy on equal opportunities.
• The successful candidate will be subject to PVG Scheme Membership. Having previous convictions will not automatically disbar you from working at Kibble (with the exception of offences against children or other vulnerable groups) and every case is taken on an individual basis.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake Safe Crisis Management (SCM) training and will require a level of fitness to be able to carry out SCM. The successful candidate must be able to participate fully in this training and be prepared to put this training into practice. The SCM training will consist of two days theory and two days physical training. The successful candidate must complete this training in full within four weeks of an agreed start date. Should the candidate for any reason fail any aspect of the SCM training (theory, physical or both parts), an additional two weeks will be given to pass.
• Appointments will be subject to a twelve-month probationary period.

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