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Teacher of Music, Winchburgh Academy, 35 hours per week, Permanent, Closing Date: 17th June 2025
This post has a start date of 11th August 2025 (subject to completion of all recruitment checks).
Winchburgh Academy is a new state-of-the-art secondary school that opened in August 2022, designed to facilitate twenty-first century learning, creativity, and digital technologies. The school features high-standard sports facilities, including sports halls, a 25m swimming pool, and artificial grass outdoor pitches.
The school initially opened with a S1 cohort, with expected growth to reach its 660-pupil capacity by 2028. The anticipated enrolment in August 2025 is approximately 260 students (S1-S4). Future expansion plans could increase capacity to a maximum of 1,210 pupils. As of August 2025, the school will have around 20 teaching staff.
Winchburgh Academy is a UNCRC Rights Respecting School, based on community values of kindness, respect, and ambition. It plays a vital role in building the Winchburgh community, where all members are valued, and achievements are celebrated.
We collaborate with various partners to ensure a high-quality student and family experience, reflecting modern curricular principles and student entitlements, with a focus on well-being and safeguarding. Our mission emphasizes the joy of learning and a collaborative approach to improvement, where every voice is valued.
For more information, please watch our brief video: https://youtu.be/ooI2AbK3We0
Applicants must have a relevant teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce that reflects Scotland's population. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from groups under-represented, including people with disabilities, minority ethnic communities, or socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
West Lothian Council is dedicated to transforming its Education Services, providing support and an environment conducive to professional development. The council has achieved the Investors in People Standard and strives for continuous improvement.
This position involves Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will need to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check before starting employment. The candidate will bear the cost (£59 for full membership, or £18 for existing members).
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