Teacher

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Job title:  Teacher
Location: Closeburn House School, Dumfriesshire, DG3 5HP
Salary:     Scottish Teacher Pay Scale 
Hours:     40 hours per week | Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent | Term Time
Start :       January 2026
UK applicants only; no sponsorship available. 

About the Role

As a Teacher at Closeburn House School, you will play a central role in creating inspiring learning experiences and supporting pupils to reach their full potential. This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference—helping young people grow academically, emotionally, and socially in a supportive and nurturing environment.

You will bring learning to life through well-planned, engaging lessons, build positive relationships with pupils, and collaborate closely with colleagues, parents, and other professionals to ensure every learner receives the support they need. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of our curriculum and the wider school community, helping us create a school where every pupil can thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver high-quality lessons, including planning, preparation, and marking
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress
• Support pupils with exam preparation and assessment administration
• Provide guidance and advice to pupils on learning, progress, and educational pathways
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the school curriculum
• Participate in school planning, raising attainment initiatives, and whole-school projects
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and inclusive school environment
• Promote and safeguard the health, welfare, and safety of all pupils
• Build trusting, respectful relationships to ensure every pupil feels supported and valued
• Work effectively with parents, carers, support staff, and external professionals

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), GTCS registration, or equivalent
• Full UK Driving Licence

About Us

Closeburn House is located in beautiful rural location in Dumfriesshire, Southwest Scotland yet close to principle towns and villages that offer a wealth of interest and beauty - all of which are utilised through 24 hour learning opportunities where appropriate.

Closeburn House School is an Accredited Award from the Autism Accreditation Awards Committee.

For over 19 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced PVG.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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