Working at Starley Hall
Starley Hall is committed to providing the highest level of care and education to the young people we look after. Protecting them from harm and providing them with a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment is of paramount importance.
It is therefore vital that our recruitment procedures meet all the requirements contained in the existing regulatory and legal frameworks. We endeavour to meet the requirements outlined, but also work within the principle of continuous improvement, striving to evaluate and develop our procedures to ensure the highest standards are achieved.
We believe that it is imperative that the adults caring for our children and young people feel valued, and supported at work, particularly during times of increased stress when children may be presenting trauma-based behaviours.
Our current vacancies
Teaching Vacancy: Maternity Cover from January/February 2026 for 9 months
We currently have a maternity cover vacancy, and are looking for an experienced, committed and creative teacher. Ideally, this candidate will be primary qualified with experience of working with complex ASN, however we are also interested in secondary teachers who have similar experience.
This vacancy is anticipated to run from February 2026 for a period of 9 months, on a temporary, full-time basis.
Candidates need to have a sound, working knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence and knowledge and understanding of the SQA qualification framework, as well as routes for ‘wider achievement’. All candidates need to evidence the capacity to motivate and engage learners at all levels, presenting
Candidates should be fully registered with the GTC (Scotland).
All appointments at Starley Hall are subject to a PVG scheme check and references. Salaries are paid in accordance with the SNCT main grade scale supply rate.
To show interest in applying for this post, you are welcome to have an informal discussion with Jim Morrison, Head of Education, or Chris Carracher, Depute Head of Education in the first instance through email (info@starleyhall.co.uk) or by phone (01383 860314).
Closing date: 26th January 2026