Teacher, Hawkhill Primary School, 497.56

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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.

The new Hawkhill Primary School and Nursery at Hawkhill in Winchburgh will provide non-denominational education for up to 231 primary pupils when at full capacity. The new school is required to cope with increasing demand in the growing Winchburgh Core Development Area which will see a significant number of new homes being built over the next ten years.

The school roll has started off as a single stream but will have a flexible design that will allow for future expansion if required. The site for the new school at Hawkhill, Winchburgh was identified in the 2018 West Lothian Local Development Plan. This location is on the eastern most fringes of Winchburgh, but within the realised masterplan it will be within the heart of a new housing community.

The design of the new state-of-the art school incorporates elements of the award-winning Calderwood Primary School, with innovation and flexibility as core objectives. The two-storey school is contemporary to suit a range of teaching and learning styles. Learning spaces are flexible in design and include traditional classrooms, some without doors as well as open plan spaces. 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.

Hawkhill Primary School forms part of the Winchburgh cluster, which includes Winchburgh PS. The cluster has strong working relationships across schools and very effective transition arrangement to Winchburgh Academy.

We are now looking for another innovative, create, energetic and flexible class teacher, to work with the senior leadership team, to create an inspirational school community, where every learner can be successful.

The teacher should have the following skills, knowledge and attributes:

• The ability to build trusting, caring and authentic relationships with all members of the school community
• Strong moral and ethical principles and values
• A relentless focus on, and sound knowledge of, the rights of everyone in the school and community
• An enhanced and critically informed understanding of high quality pedagogical approaches within learning, teaching and assessment
• A sound knowledge of research and enquiry within practitioner enquiry
• A sound knowledge of the curriculum, both locally and nationally
• A skillful and effective approach to meeting the needs of all learners
• A sound knowledge and understanding of partnerships which can effectively support both learning and wellbeing
• A skillful and effective approach to learner engagement and participation
• A focus on engaging critically with, and reflecting on, literature, research, policy and their own professional learning

Requirements

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.

For further information please contact Caroline Campbell, Area BSM e-mail: caroline.campbell@westlothian.org.uk