Teacher - Support for Learning, Broxburn Academy, 507.77 - WEL10678

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17.5 hours, 52 weeks per year, fixed term until 15 August 2027

Interview for this position will be held on Thursday 17^th September

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 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 secondary teacher - support for learning to join our team. In this position, you will be delivering targeted interventions in particular literacy and numeracy, to support young people in raising attainment. 

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.

Broxburn Academy offers a progressive, relevant, challenging and enjoyable curriculum with opportunities for personalisation and choice to ensure that our young people have the highest quality learning experiences. 

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.