• Only ever a maximum of 21 pupils, no bells and no uniforms

• A flexible and understanding place to work, where young people’s lives can be turned around

• A school with no headteacher, which is managed by all the staff as a team

Dunedin School is seeking an enthusiastic, empathetic and versatile Computing Science and/or Business and Admin teacher with an experienced understanding of the difficulties young people often face in their learning journeys. You need to be willing to be an active member of our small team, with the common aim of enhancing teaching and learning for our young people, and encouraging them to fulfil their potential. We are looking for an individual who can teach Computing Science to National Qualification level, but, just as importantly, who can deliver computing as an essential life skill, and who will have other skills and interests that will enrich our young people’s school experience.

About the School

Dunedin is a small, ‘second chance’ secondary school located in south Edinburgh. It provides exceptional learning services for up to 21 young people for whom mainstream education is not appropriate, or who need time out from mainstream education as a result of medical concerns, additional support needs or personal, social and emotional difficulties. Our prime concern is to care for each young person by providing structured, yet flexible, learning opportunities in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment which allows them to re-engage in education and fulfil their potential.

Our school environment is warm and relatively informal; we aim to remove barriers in order to help our young people regain a love of learning. We focus on the whole child, not just their academic potential.

All staff are involved in organising extra-curricular activities to enrich our pupils’ experience e.g. sport, trips, art, music. Many members of staff take on the role of guidance tutor which leads to close working relationships with pupils and their families, as well as the outside agencies who support them.

We are proud of our flat management structure. Teaching staff are not only responsible for their own department, but gradually become involved in the full running of the school, as part of a highly supportive team. The experience and ideas of all staff are valued, and all staff have an opportunity to make a real difference to the pupils, and the future direction of the school. It also provides opportunities for staff to gain a range of professional skills in addition to their subject area.

All teachers work part-time with hours to reflect the needs of the current pupil cohort.

A contributory pension scheme and death in service benefit are available after the end of the probationary period.

Candidates should be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

All appointments are subject to receipt of a satisfactory PVG Scheme Record or Scheme Record Update from Disclosure Scotland.

For further details of the position, information about the school and application and recruitment process, please visit our website.

Deadline Date: 15/09/25

Deadline: 3.00pm

Contact Name: Sarah Boak

Contact email: applications@dunedin.edin.sch.uk

Contact telephone: 0131 672 2638

Computing jobs

Teacher of Computing and or Business and Admin