Teacher of Business Education

Matchstick Dev; West Calder; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Job 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 way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include providing the support and environment needed for staff to excel and develop their abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council's achievement of the Investors in People Standard, always striving for higher standards in service delivery and improvements.

Position Overview

West Calder High School is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Business Education teacher. 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 time for education.

School Environment

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 prioritize ensuring that all students can enjoy a high-quality educational experience. The current roll is approximately 1200 pupils.

We offer a wide and varied curriculum, emphasizing the need for learners to be as successful as possible in their attainment. We recognize 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 a comprehensive music suite. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of these through our curriculum and numerous extra-curricular activities.

Support and Community

West Calder High School provides opportunities for all students to succeed. We support all learners through our Wellbeing Faculty, which aims to meet the needs of individuals in an atmosphere of respect for self and others. We strive for WCHS to thrive as an ambitious, vibrant, and caring community, working in partnership with others to meet the needs of every learner. Resources, knowledge, and skills are shared and used wisely, with achievements celebrated. The school has achieved Rights Respecting School Level 1 status and has significantly increased the level of student involvement in school life, promoting active citizenship through charity work and community engagement.

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, with the cost met by the candidate. The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18.