Principal Teacher, Calderwood Primary School, 502.19

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35 hours per week, 47 weeks per year, Permanent

Interviews will be held on the 25th March 2026

The state of the art nursery and primary school in Calderwood, East Calder opened in August 2021 and provides non-denominational education for primary and nursery pupils. The new school was required to cope with increasing demand in the growing Calderwood Core Development Area which will see a significant number of new homes being built over the next ten years. The school currently has 23 classes (know as clans) and a large nursery. The Senior Leadership Team is made up of a Head Teacher, Depute Head and two Principal Teachers.

The design of the state-of-the art school incorporates elements of the award-winning West Calder High School, with innovation and flexibility as core objectives. The two-storey school is contemporary to suit a range of teaching and learning styles. Classrooms do not have doors; glazed screens delineate the main classroom, yet the teaching area expands into the heart space that extends the length of the building. Flexible furniture, double-height glazing, use of colour make this a special, bright and lively space that the pupils and staff can shape to their own needs.

All staff at Calderwood Primary and Nursery are highly developed at establishing and building relationships with children, families, the staff team and local community. Staff utilise the unique and flexible learning environment that Calderwood provides to deliver innovative, creative, agile learning and teaching approaches, ensuring they meet the needs of all our children. Digital and outdoor learning opportunities are embedded throughout the experiences they provide. This video will give you an idea the design of the building and the learning and teaching possibilities: https://vimeo.com/684310617

This is an exciting new post for Calderwood Primary. Initially, this Principal Teacher, will be the inclusion champion for Calderwood, having a strategic overview of our GIRFEC and ASN agendas, ensuring we continue to meet our children’s needs in the best way we can.

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.

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.

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