Current Vacancies

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GTCS-Registered Home Economics Tutor 

Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian 

Hours: 6.5 hours per week –  working day is negotiable and can be discussed

Tutors will be engaged on a self-employed basis. 

About the Role 

Are you a GTCS-registered Home Economics Tutor with a passion for inclusive, individualised learning? 

Do you enjoy adapting your approach to meet the needs of young people and helping them build confidence, curiosity and engagement in home economics? 

If so, we would love to hear from you. 

We are seeking a part-time Home Economics Tutor to join our team at Donaldson’s on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality, personalised science tuition within our Sensational Learning Centre – a grant-aided special school supporting children and young people with complex additional support needs. 

What You’ll Do 

• Deliver tailored 1:1 and small group home economics tuition across BGE and the Senior Phase 

• Plan and adapt learning in line with Curriculum for Excellence and Qualification Scotland requirements 

• Assess and track learner progress, using this to inform next steps 

• Support learners with additional support needs, including neurodivergent pupils 

• Foster a safe, inclusive and motivating learning environment 

• Prepare pupils for assessments and coursework, where appropriate 

• Maintain high standards of health & safety within practical science environments 

• Uphold GTCS Professional Standards and Code of Conduct 

About You 

You will have: 

• Full GTCS registration in Home Economics (essential) 

• Experience supporting children and young people with additional support needs  

• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to adapt teaching for individual learners 

• A commitment to inclusive, person-centred practice 

You will be: 

• Professional, dependable and collaborative 

• Curious and adaptable in your approach to teaching and learning 

• Passionate about supporting equity, wellbeing and pupil voice 

What We Offer 

• A role in a values-led, inclusive school where wellbeing and pupil voice are central 

• Small group and individualised teaching, allowing you to make a real impact 

• A supportive, collaborative and reflective staff culture 

• A meaningful opportunity to support pupils who face significant barriers to education 

Prior to application, please review the full role profile here. 

Closing date: Sunday 8th November2026 

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential.  

To apply, please complete our application form available here. In your application please detail how you meet each of the essential criteria we ask for in the role profile. 

If you would like to discuss the role further, have any questions, or would like any assistance with your application, please contact us on people@donaldsons.org.uk and we would be happy to help. 

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Adult Wellbeing Practitioner 

Location: Linlithgow, West Lothian 

Hours: Fixed-term, Part-time role, 26 hours per week, Monday to Friday (core service hours 8.30am to 5pm). 

Salary: FTE £20,211.31 per annum (£14.96 per hour equivalent) 

Are you an experienced Adult Practitioner? Are you passionate in supporting independence and positive wellbeing of others?  

If yes, then we have the perfect role for you! 

We are looking to appoint a part-time Wellbeing Practitioner on a fixed-term contract for an initial period of three months. 

We are keen to recruit as soon as possible, so please apply early, as we will be holding interviews throughout the application window and may close the vacancy early. 

You will have proven experience supporting neurodivergent adults with individualised needs and enjoy creating and facilitating engaging group activities and wellbeing sessions. 

You will be confident adapting your approach to meet different needs, promoting participation, wellbeing and independence, while building positive and trusting relationships with those we support. A strong understanding of safeguarding, and working knowledge of the Health and Social Standards and the Scottish Social Services Council Codes of Practice are essential. 

You will align with our purpose, values and attributes of being professional, dependable, collaborative, curious and adaptable and if you are able use and/or understand Makaton, then that is a bonus! 

You will take reasonable care for personal and others’ safety by following procedures, reporting risks and incidents, and contributing to a positive health and safety culture. 

What we offer? 

• An opportunity to work in a values-led, inclusive environment 

• A culture of team support, innovation and reflective practice 

• A meaningful opportunity to make a positive, long-lasting changes to the wellbeing and independence of the people we support 

• A great pension (up to 12% employer contribution) 

• Generous leave allocation 

• No weekend or evening working 

Please review the full job description available here. 

Closing date: Sunday 8 November 2026 

Please Note – given the nature of this role, we are keen to recruit   as soon as possible, therefore please apply early, as we will hold interviews throughout the application window and may bring the closing date forward.  

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential to undertake this role. 

To apply, please fill in our application form available here.  

If you would like to discuss the role further, have any questions, or would like any assistance with your application, please contact us on people@donaldsons.org.uk and we would be happy to help. 

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The Donaldson Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably  qualified  and  eligible  candidates  regardless  of  sex,  race,  disability,  age,  sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.