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 in the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include providing the support and environment necessary for you to excel in your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council's achievement of the Investors in People Standard, always aiming for continuous improvement in our service delivery. 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 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, which is steadily rising due to housing developments in the area and increasing community confidence in the standard of education we provide. 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 support 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 advance the principles of Curriculum for Excellence, supporting 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.
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