Teacher, Calderwood Primary School, 488.27

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Fixed term to 31 March 2026

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

Calderwood Primary and ELC serve the community of Calderwood, within East Calder. Calderwood Primary opened in August 2021 with our new building officially opened in September 2021.

We currently have 24 classes and a large ELC setting. We benefit from a committed and supportive team of staff including teachers, early years officers, pupil support workers and support staff. Our senior leadership team consists of a Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher and 2 Principal Teachers.

The design of the new 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 building is contemporary to suit a range of innovative teaching and learning styles. We benefit from an open plan environment with teaching areas which expand into the heart of the building. Flexible furniture, double-height glazing and use of colour make this a special, bright and lively space that the children and staff can shape to their own needs.

Our values of caring, resilience, integrity and belonging, along with our vision of ‘Beyond the Dream’, underpin all of our decisions and school improvement work. We are committed to fully supporting all of our children by providing experiences which meet all children’s needs, supported by an environment full of curiosity and wonder and grounded in positive relationships.

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.