Work with us
There’s nowhere quite like Ochil Tower School, and we know that our team is an enormous part of what makes us unique. As a leading provider of care and education for children and young people with complex additional support needs, we know how important creating a positive, collaborative environment is.
The dedicated team at Ochil Tower School consists of teachers, care staff, and support staff, all of whom work to make a positive difference in the lives of our pupils.
Current vacancies will be listed below, but we welcome speculative applications from people who share our vision and passion for creating a nurturing and person-led environment.
Benefits
- Access to professional development/qualification
- Workplace pension scheme
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Bereavement leave
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free meal on shift for care staff
- Employee assistance programme
What our staff say
“The learning never stops, and you’re part of a real community.”
Teacher
“The training provided is second to none.”
Residential Care Worker
“Wednesday training sessions are invaluable; we are given the time to attend to gain new skills and knowledge, enabling us to better help and understand our pupils”.
Assistant House Manager
“Ochil Tower School has not only fostered my growth through valuable training but has also supported me in gaining SVQ3 and HNC that enhance my skills and career.”
Teaching Assistant
“I’ve never had a job like it; the team genuinely care and supports each other, so there’s a real family feeling.”
Estates Manager
Learning and development
At Ochil Tower School, we recognize that our staff’s ongoing learning and development has a direct, positive impact on the lives of the children and young people we support.
Many of those in our care have faced significant challenges, including adverse and potentially traumatic experiences. As a result, we are committed to fostering a trauma-informed approach in every aspect of our practice.
We fully support GTCS and SSSC professional requirements and our strengths-based training programs are designed to empower our team while aligning with the school’s ethos and values.
We offer a blend of mandatory e-learning pathways and in-person training sessions, covering a wide range of topics such as:
- Autism Awareness
- Epilepsy Management
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Therapeutic Interventions
- Social Pedagogy
- Augmentative Communication
- First Aid
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
In addition to these courses, we fund professional qualifications to support our staff in achieving full registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). These include:
- HNC Social Services
- SVQ 3 Social Services (Children and Young People)
- SVQ 4 Social Services (Children and Young People)
Current vacancies
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Safer recruitment
At Ochil Tower School, we have stringent Safer Recruitment processes that ensure that all staff and volunteers are suitable to work with the children and young people living and learning on our campus.
We implement comprehensive and consistent recruitment and selection procedures to appoint the most qualified candidates based on their qualifications, skills, and fit for the role.
We comply with relevant legislation and guidance, and all job applicants undergo pre-employment checks, including:
- Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme record checks
- Reference checks
- Driving checks.
