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Ref no:
FLK14472
Published:
17/08/2026
Closes:
01/09/2026
Location:
Bo'ness Academy, Gauze Road, Bo'ness, EH51 9AS
Salary:
£43,383 - £54,453 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Job Description

Falkirk Council is seeking to recruit class teachers who are highly skilled practitioners, committed to delivering the very best learning and teaching experiences for our children and young people.

The key policy document for Falkirk schools is Learning to Achieve. This was co-created by headteachers, teachers, early years practitioners, support staff, parents/carers, pupils and other partners. It sets out clearly our expectations for our class teachers, namely that they are practitioners who demonstrate commitment to meeting the needs of all learners by:

• reflecting critically on their practice

• being proactive in seeking professional learning opportunities that further enhance their skills and knowledge

• adopting flexible, creative approaches to meet the needs of all learners

• using current educational thinking to inform their practice

• making good use of professional collaboration in school and beyond

• communicating effectively with others

Successful applicants will:

• hold an appropriate secondary qualification

• be fully registered with the General Teaching Council, Scotland (GTCS)

• be able to demonstrate that they possess the commitment, knowledge and skills outlined in the Standard for Full Registration

Successful applicants who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend:

• Classroom observation *

• Short Leet interview

Applicants are encouraged to be explicit in detailing their skills, experience and attributes that they can bring to this post.

Successful applicants who progress to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to attend:

• Short Leet interview at Bo’ness Academy

Successful applicants for posts working with children or vulnerable adults will be subject to disclosure checks within the PVG scheme.

The salary for this Teacher’s post is paid in line with SNCT Conditions of Service, please see Appendix 2.19 - SNCT Handbook 

This post is temporary until 8 August 2027 to cover Maternity Leave.

 

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