Teacher of Biology, Bathgate Academy, 488.11 – WEL08809

Job Advert Interviews will take place week beginning 27 January 2025 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 is committed to far-reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services, providing you with the support and environment needed to excel in your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard, always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements. Bathgate Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dynamic Teacher of Biology. The successful candidate will support the vision for the school and implement strategies to achieve this vision. This is a key post which comes at an exciting and challenging time for education in the school. Bathgate Academy is a comprehensive non-denominational school serving a cluster of five primary schools, with a current roll of 1150 students, steadily rising due to housing developments and increasing community confidence in our educational standards. Our motivated staff, students, parents, carers, and the community we serve have worked hard to further improve all aspects of our school. We value inclusion and cater to a diverse range of young people, many of whom face significant learning barriers. Our staff teams work diligently to help our students realize their ambitions. This post is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, skilled, open-minded, and friendly person to join us and help secure positive futures for our young people. The successful candidate will have the necessary experience to assist in implementing the principles of Curriculum for Excellence to support our young people and the improvement agenda of the faculty, school, and authority. 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 Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59, or £18 for Existing Members. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations, such as high-volume, seasonal, and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled and non-disabled applicants. For more details, please go to Disability Confident.

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