Depute Head Teacher, Connolly School Campus and Skills Centre (Burnhouse), 509.85

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35 hours per week, 47 weeks per year, Permanent 

Connolly School Campus is a school for primary aged children with significant Social, Emotional and Behavioural Needs and Burnhouse Skills Centre is a school for young people of secondary age with social, emotional and behavioural needs. Young people from across West Lothian are selected for placement at both schools by the local authority Education Placement Group, following an assessment of their additional support needs. 

Connolly School Campus is located in the town of Blackburn.  Some facilities are shared with the neighbouring school Our Lady of Lourdes Primary school including the PE hall and dining hall supporting planned opportunities for inclusion and wider social interaction.

Our Values are: Trust, Kindness, Respect, Partnership, Achievement 

Our Vision statement is: To provide a nurturing approach, underpinned by positive working relationship, aspiring towards positive destinations. 

The school demonstrates a strong commitment to restorative and trauma-informed approaches, with young people supported through individualised programmes. This reflects inclusive practice and a focus on maintaining engagement and positive relationships. 

Burnhouse Skill Centre is located in the town of Whitburn. Young people can access learning in the Skills Centre or through bespoke programmes delivered by staff in a range of settings including local partnership centres and other community resources.  Burnhouse Skills Centre provides a supportive and flexible learning environment, with focus on improving outcomes for young people through partnership working and personalised support. 

Our Values are: Achieve, Support, Nurture, Partnership, Include, Respect  

Our Vision statement is:  Working together with young people to inspire better futures.  

The Leadership team for both schools comprises of a headteacher, depute headteacher, a principal teacher. The school promotes the principals of GIRFEC and maintains close links with parents and mainstream schools.

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.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

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. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule.  If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.