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Job Title:  Teacher - Maternity Cover
Location:  Closeburn House School, Dumfriesshire, DG3 5HP
Hours:       40 hours per week | Monday–Friday |
Salary:      Up to £54,453 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract: Fixed Term | Term Time Only
Start:        July 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

At Closeburn House , we believe education has the power to unlock potential, build confidence and create brighter futures. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative and committed Teacher to join our dedicated team and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of our young people.

As a Teacher at Closeburn House, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, engaging learning experiences tailored to meet individual needs and help every pupil achieve their full potential. You’ll create stimulating lessons that inspire curiosity and confidence, monitor progress, support personal development and work collaboratively with colleagues, families and professionals to provide a holistic approach to learning.

No two days are the same — one moment you may be delivering creative classroom learning, the next you could be supporting pupils to overcome barriers, celebrating their successes or helping shape the future direction of the school.

What you will be doing

• 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

About you

• 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 

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 has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone 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 Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the 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 DBS.

• 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 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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