Depute Head Teacher, Ogilvie School, 492.46

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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

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.

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.

Ogilvie School Campus is a school for children with a range of additional support needs arising from complex difficulties, sensory impairments, physical disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. The school catchment area covers the whole of West Lothian Council.

Ogilvie School Campus is an all through school with pupils aged 5-18 across the Primary and Secondary sector. The Secondary setting offers a bespoke model where the purpose of our curriculum is to support opportunities for learners to be successful and to prepare them for life beyond school. In line with the values, purpose and principles of Curriculum for Excellence, we aspire to provide all our learners with access to the highest quality learning and teaching to maximise their successes and encourage and celebrate their achievements in the broadest sense.

We aim to:

• Build a nurturing, inclusive environment (built on respect and relationships) where every unique success is celebrated.
• Deliver a relevant and stimulating curriculum through which all pupils can reach their full potential.
• Develop skills in resilience, independence and communication to prepare for learning, life and work by providing opportunities which nurture resilience and encourage independence and greater awareness of self and others.

Effective learning and teaching is a priority and works alongside a nurturing ethos within the school. Staff are creative, barrier removing and caring in approaches allowing pupils to access the curriculum appropriately. We are keen to celebrate every child’s individual success. Therefore, all staff set high expectations to encourage young people to be all they can be in order that they achieve their individual potential. This will allow them to leave school as effective contributors, successful learners, confident individuals, and responsible citizens.

Requirements

The school is currently staffed by a Head Teacher, 16 teaching staff,3 subject specialists and 50 Advanced Pupil Support Workers and 2 office staff. The school roll is 122 children across Primary and Secondary.

We are supported by a team of health professionals who regularly meet with staff, children and parents. This includes: school nursing team, Community Pediatrician, Speech and Language Therapists, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Education Psychologist and Children and Adolescent Mental Health Team

There is a very positive ethos across the school.  Staff, parents and partners work very well together to create a whole community to provide the best possible care for our children.