Teacher (English), Broxburn Academy, 508.19

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35 hours per week, 47 weeks per year, Permanent

Broxburn Academy learning community includes our cluster primaries of Broxburn, Uphall, Kirkhill, Pumpherston and Uphall Station. In addition, we also receive several out of catchment placing requests.

The school enjoys a very good reputation in the area and has a strong ethos of inclusion as well as for academic success.

We are a Rights Respecting school committed to the UNCRC and are proud to have this year achieved Gold award status.

We are recruiting for a teacher of English to join our successful team. In this position you will be teaching English Core, SCQF, SQA and other short courses.

If you love learning and teaching, are innovative in your approach and are committed to making a positive difference to the lives of young people then this is the role for you.

We aim to work in partnership with all stakeholders within Broxburn Academy to ensure a high-quality student experience that reflects curricular design principles and student entitlements with the ultimate aim to maximise achievement and attainment for all.  The school values – Inclusion, Integrity & Respect - underpin all decision making in the daily life of the school.

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.

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.

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.