Principal Teacher Curriculum

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Full time
Location: West Calder
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Job offered by: Matchstick Dev
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Category:
Advert 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.

About Us West Lothian Council is committed to far-reaching changes in the delivery of our Education Services. These changes include providing the support and environment necessary for you to excel in your role and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by achieving the Investors in People Standard and continuously striving for improvements in service delivery.

West Calder High School is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Principal Teacher of Curriculum - Science.

Role and Responsibilities The successful candidate will support the vision for the school and implement strategies to achieve this vision. West Calder High School is a six-year non-denominational comprehensive school offering a progressive, relevant, challenging, and enjoyable curriculum with opportunities for personalisation and choice. We are fully committed to engaging our students in their learning and making it a priority to ensure that all students enjoy a high-quality educational experience.

We offer a wide and varied curriculum, emphasising the need for learners to be as successful as possible in their attainment. We recognise and value a range of achievements in music, art, sport, technology, dance, drama, enterprise, and interpersonal skills. The school building offers outstanding facilities including a theatre, swimming pool, dance studio, and comprehensive music suite. Students are encouraged to make the most of these through our curriculum and numerous extra-curricular activities.

West Calder High School supports all learners through our Wellbeing Faculty, aiming to meet the needs of all individuals in an atmosphere of respect for self and others. We want WCHS to thrive as an ambitious, vibrant, and caring community, working in partnership to improve and meet the needs of every learner, where resources, knowledge, and skills are shared wisely, and achievements are celebrated.

Qualifications 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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