Vacancies at The Rowan School
We are a Special Educational Needs primary school that is dedicated to providing the best possible education and care for our children. We believe that every learner has unique abilities and potential, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where they can thrive.
Our team is made up of dedicated and compassionate individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of our children. We offer a variety of opportunities for career progression, and we are always looking for individuals who share our passion for helping children reach their full potential. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career, we would love to hear from you.
Our Salary and Benefits Package
At our school, we believe that our team is our greatest asset. We are committed to providing not only a competitive salary but also a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional well-being. From paid sickness days to wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for growth, we’ve tailored our benefits to nurture a fulfilling work-life balance. Discover the full range of rewards we offer to make your journey with us both enriching and rewarding.
Current Vacancies
Staff Development Case Studies
We are absolutely committed to supporting our staff to achieve their career progression goals and aspirations and are pleased to share some of their success stories here.
Ami Postin – Growing a Career at The Rowan School
Ami Postin began her journey at The Rowan School in June 2018, joining the team in a temporary role as an Admin Assistant. Demonstrating commitment, capability, and a strong alignment with the school’s values, she secured a full-time position in January 2019 and has continued to grow her career ever since.
Over the years, Ami has progressed into her current role as School Finance and Office Manager, taking on increasing responsibility and playing a key role in the smooth running of the school. Her journey reflects the opportunities available at The Rowan School for staff to develop and progress within a supportive and ambitious environment.
Alongside her core role, Ami has broadened her expertise through a number of additional responsibilities, including Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, Designated Data Lead, ICT Lead, and Wellbeing Champion. These opportunities have been supported through ongoing professional development, with training and qualifications funded by the school and Melrose Education, enabling her to continually build her knowledge and confidence across multiple areas.
Reflecting on her experience, Ami shares how rewarding her time at the school has been. She has witnessed first-hand the growth and development of The Rowan School and the positive impact it has on its learners. “It has been a privilege to see the remarkable progress and achievements of the learners,” she explains.
Ami is proud to be part of such a dedicated and supportive team and values the collaborative culture that underpins the school’s success. Her journey is a strong example of how The Rowan School invests in its people, creating clear pathways for progression while empowering staff to make a meaningful difference every day.
Looking ahead, Ami is excited to continue developing in her role and contributing to the ongoing success of the school and its learners.
Kayleigh Edwards
After working in a number of different industries, including working abroad for a short period, I began at The Rowan School as a volunteer through the Summer term 2021, to gain experience of working in education.
A post for “Teaching Assistant” came up, I applied and was successful. I was so pleased! I was working with children across the school, and the staff team were warm and welcoming. If I ever had any problems they would help and support me.
I was keen to progress, so when a new opportunity came up in January 2022, the post of Higher Level Teaching Assistant, I applied and once again, was successful. I was so happy with the progress I had achieved in such a short period of time. In this new role, I was now planning enrichment sessions for the whole school! This included having the Fire Engine come and visit the school, visits from the police, and organising the Summer Fayre activities.
Our school joined the Melrose Education Group in 2022,and with the change in ownership came new and more plentiful opportunities for staff. I genuinely see my future in Teaching now, and am currently studying for my Education and Training qualification, which will mean I will become a teacher. I am supported by the class teacher but I am so fortunate for the opportunity to also take the class independently. My skillset has vastly broadened over my time at The Rowan School. I have so many training and development opportunities and have undertaken training for Safeguarding, Special Education Needs and Health and Safety.
Once I have completed my qualification, I would like to embed my teaching approaches so all children aare able to fulfil their potential. I am proud that with the support of the school, I have upskilled myself so much over the year. In the future I may even move to a leadership role.
Sharni Butler
I was working in the retail industry and not quite sure of my next steps, but what I did know was that I was very passionate about Dance! I had been working in a Dance studio for many years, and my degree is in Dance too.
I saw the opportunity for Teaching Assistant at The Rowan School and applied. I started my post, and loved the challenge of supporting the children who are all are unique with their own special interests.
Supported by the school, I became a Higher Level Teaching Assistant in January 2022. This allowed me the opportunity to plan the Enrichment and SMSC activities throughout the year. I was delighted to be given additional responsibility, and with this new challenge, I became more curious about teaching.
In November 2023, the opportunity to become a Tutor at the Rowan School came up. Supported by the school and my colleagues, I felt I was ready for this next challenge and thoroughly enjoyed being part of embedding a new Phonics programme across the school.
I was so pleased with my new role, because I felt I was having a huge impact on the lives of the children as well as upskilling other staff. The Phonics programme has now been successfully implemented across the school, which has led to a positive impact on reading and writing.
In March 2023, I applied for my Teaching Qualification. Working at The Rowan School, there is always a clear route for career progression. I have been very pleased with my journey so far and look forward to a bright future with the school
