ELC Practitioners x 2, East Calder Primary School, 481.79

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36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 22 December 2024

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

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.

East Calder Primary School and ELC is a non-denominational school serving the village of East Calder and the surrounding community. The school sits within the West Calder High School cluster. At present, the total school roll is 358 pupils including a nursery provision for up to 74 children in the morning/afternoon and full day sessions.

There are 18 members of teaching staff, 2 EYOs and 16 staff within our Nursery Team, 3 specialists – Drama, PE and Technology and a team of 8 pupil support workers who also work directly with the children. The school management team consists of the head teacher; depute head teacher and principal teacher. The school shares a business support manager with the other schools in the cluster.

The school works very closely with the West Calder High School cluster schools.  There are well developed and mutually successful and supportive partnership links with local community groups and businesses, The school has earned a very good reputation within the community and is very well supported by the parent council and the wider parent forum.

The school has achieved level 2 of the Right Respecting Schools Award and is has Eco Green flag award and Fair Trade status.

This year, our ELC priorities for improvement are:

• Almost all learners feel safe and cared for in ELC and can discuss the wellbeing indicators.
• All learners receive consistently well-planned learning and play opportunities providing appropriate support and challenge in literacy and numeracy.
• All learners will experience high quality indoor and outdoor learning and play opportunities by engaging practitioners in supported professional development.

At East Calder Primary and ELC, you will become part of a hardworking and committed staff team.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by the West Lothian Council

This position requires registration with the SSSC.  The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. 

SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date.