Class Teacher, Springfield Primary School, 487.37, Internal Applicants Only

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Internal Applicants Only

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our successful, dynamic school team within Springfield Primary School. The school is a non-denominational primary serving the community of Springfield in Linlithgow. It is part of the Linlithgow Academy High School cluster. The roll of the school is 298 with pupils organised into thirteen classes. Bonnytoun ELC is located on the school grounds in a separate building, and provides early learning and child care for children aged 2-5 years. The roll of the ELC is 71 children over the course of the week.

In addition to thirteen class teachers, there is a team of pupil support workers, a support for learning teacher principal teacher and specialist provision for STEM and music. The school office is staffed by an administrative assistant and a clerical assistant. In Bonnytoun Nursery, staffing currently comprises of two early years officers, eight nursery nurses and three pupil support workers.

Springfield Primary School has earned a very good reputation within the community and is well supported by the parent council and the wider parent forum. The parent council works in close partnership with the school and provides support in identifying areas for improvement. There are well developed, supportive partnerships with local groups, businesses, church and a local day care centre.

Distributed leadership is promoted across the whole staff. Staff demonstrate strong collegiality and teamwork which maintains and enhances a positive climate for learning across the school. 

More details about our school can be found on our website: 

https://springfieldprimary.westlothian.org.uk/

A relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is essential.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.

The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18.