Teacher (ASN), Ogilvie School Campus, 508.86
- Location:
- Ogilvie Campus, Knightsridge, Livingston, EH54 8HL
- Salary:
- £43,383 - £54,453 per year
- Contract Type:
- Temporary
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Job Advert
35 hours per week, 47 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15th August 2027.
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.
The school is currently staffed by a Head Teacher, about 20 other teaching staff, 40 Advanced Pupil Support Workers and 2 Office staff. The school roll is around 100 children.
We are supported by a team of health professionals who regularly meet with staff, children, and parents, including a school nurse, community pediatrician, speech and language therapists, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, and children and mental health team.
There is a very positive ethos across the school. Staff, parents, and partners work well together to create a community that provides the best possible care for our children.
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. 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.
For further information please contact Michelle Eckford, Headteacher e-mail: michelle.eckford@westlothian.org.uk