Charity registered in Scotland SC015588
Camphill School Aberdeen works to create a community where children and adults feel a sense of belonging, support and personal growth. A place where there is an inclusive, lifelong learning culture with an integrated approach to health, education and care.
At Camphill School Aberdeen we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Head Teacher to join our school.
We are looking for someone who can provide strategic leadership and direction to the education staff team, fostering a culture of high professional standards, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Support and guide teachers in understanding and fulfilling their responsibilities in curriculum planning, ensuring high-quality learning experiences for all pupils. Someone who can Promote a strength-based approach to supporting students with behaviours that can challenge, creating an inclusive and nurturing environment.
Apply if you have A strong knowledge and experience of a range of specialist teaching and learning approaches, experience of teaching children and young people with additional support needs, sound knowledge of special education, particularly in relation to learning disabilities and autism.
We offer - comprehensive support packages. Relevant training. Learn, work and share with a great team of people. Exciting opportunities to help grow our provision Security, here for over 80 years.
Camphill School Aberdeen is seeking an experienced and compassionate House Co-ordinator to lead one of our residential houses and support children and young people with additional support needs to live, learn and flourish within a caring community.
Reporting to the Head of Care, you will provide leadership and oversight of a residential house, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, wellbeing and staff performance. You will create a warm, supportive environment where children and young people can develop independence, achieve their potential and enjoy meaningful relationships and experiences.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary residential team.
- Managing staff rotas, supervision, appraisals and training.
- Ensuring compliance with Care Inspectorate, SSSC and safeguarding requirements.
- Overseeing care planning, record keeping, medication management and house administration.
- Working closely with families, social workers, therapists, education staff and other professionals.
- Promoting social pedagogical practice and person-centred care
You will have:
- 3-5 years' experience in a supervisory or management role supporting children and/or adults with additional support needs.
- A degree-level qualification in Social Pedagogy, Education, Social Care or equivalent. Full SSSC registration and PVG membership.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, Care Inspectorate standards and relevant legislation.
- A full driving licence and good IT skills
We offer the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people while working within a supportive and values-led organisation committed to professional development and outstanding care.
If you are an inspiring leader who shares our commitment to helping children and young people reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
Head of Estates and Developments
- Full time
- £50,000 – £55,000
- On site: Aberdeen
- Closing 24th August 2026
Camphill School Aberdeen is seeking a Head of Estates and Developments to lead the stewardship, sustainability and future development of our unique estate.
Supporting more than 100 children and young people with learning disabilities and complex additional support needs, our estate spans three campuses and includes residential homes, educational buildings, workshops, community spaces, land, infrastructure and transport assets. The environments we provide are central to the quality of life, learning and care experienced by the young people we support.
Reporting to the Chief Executive and working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic oversight of estate management, compliance, maintenance planning, capital development, sustainability and infrastructure. You will lead long-term planning and investment while ensuring our buildings, land and facilities remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
This is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to an organisation with over 80 years of history and ambitious plans for the future, including continued investment in facilities and estate development.
We are looking for a senior estates, facilities, infrastructure or asset management professional with experience of complex environments, strong leadership skills and the ability to balance practical delivery with long-term strategic thinking.
If you are motivated by purpose, stewardship and the opportunity to shape environments that help children and young people thrive, we would love to hear from you.