Job advert
36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, fixed term until 13 April
Interviews will be held on Monday 27th October - p.m and Tuesday 28th October - p.m
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.
Harrysmuir Learning Community consists of Harrysmuir Primary School and Inveralmond Early Years Centre. Harrysmuir Primary School is a non-denominational school with a roll of primary school children serving the community of Ladywell. The school currently sits within decile 2 on the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) and the Free Meal Entitlement (FME) is 29%. The School currently has 15 classes. Targeted intervention plans and resources have allowed the school to employ, a Nurture Teacher and a number of additional Pupil Support Workers.
Harrysmuir Primary School has a very successful Breakfast Club which is well attended. Harrysmuir is proud to be part of a learning community with Inveralmond Early Years Centre. Inveralmond Early Years Centre has a capacity of 60/60. The nursery is open 50 weeks per year and staff working flexibly across the opening hours. We are seeking an enthusiastic practitioner to join the team in the nursery.
This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account
This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act. From 28 February preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council
For further information please contact Frances Stewart, Head Teacher email: