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Principal Teacher, Hawkhill Primary School, 35 hours per week, Permanent, Closing Date 7th May
Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us)
West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels
This post has a 11th August start date (subject to completion of all recruitment checks)
The proposed interview date Thursday 29th May at Winchburgh Academy
The new Hawkhill Primary School in Winchburgh will provide non-denominational education for up to primary when complete in summer and for up to 42 nursery children when the nursery is established in future years. The new school is required to cope with increasing demand in the growing Winchburgh Core Development Area which will see a significant number of new homes being built over the next ten years.
The school roll has been built as a single stream but will have a flexible design that will allow for future expansion if required. The site for the new school at Hawkhill, Winchburgh was identified in the West Lothian Local Development Plan. This location is on the eastern most fringes of Winchburgh, but within the realised masterplan it will be within the heart of a new housing community.
The design of the new state-of-the art school incorporates elements of the award-winning Calderwood Primary School, with innovation and flexibility as core objectives. The two-storey school is contemporary to suit a range of teaching and learning styles. Learning spaces are flexible in design and include traditional classrooms, some without doors as well as open plan spaces. Flexible furniture, double-height glazing, use of colour make this a special, bright and lively space that the pupils and staff can shape to their own needs.
Hawkhill Primary School will form part of the Winchburgh cluster, which includes Winchburgh PS. The cluster has strong working relationships across schools and very effective transition arrangement to Winchburgh Academy.
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.
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. 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.
Requirements
We are looking for an innovative, creative and experienced Principal Teacher to work in partnership with the Head Teacher to:
1. Develop a positive and ambitious agenda for the whole school community, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and sustainability
2. Develop creative and innovative approaches to the future development of the curriculum, in line with West Lothian’s Digital Strategy and commitment to Agile Learning
3. Inspire and motivate a dynamic staff team that will deliver excellence in learning, teaching and assessment
4. Communicate effectively both within the school and across all partnerships, developing a range of inclusive and supportive relationships
5. Critically reflect on collegiate practice, leading to clear rationale for school improvement
6. Act as a ‘leading learner’, showing commitment to your own professional learning and supporting colleagues and the learning community to enhance practice