Location: West Calder High Limefield Polbeth, EH55 8QN
Salary: £40,305 - £50,589 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
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Teacher of Mathematics, West Calder High School, 35 hours per week, Permanent, Closing Date: 14th May 2025
This post has a start date of 11th August 2025 (subject to completion of all recruitment checks)
West Calder High School is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic classroom 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.
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 ensuring they have the opportunity to enjoy a high-quality educational experience. The current roll is approximately 1165 pupils.
We offer a wide and varied curriculum, emphasizing the need for learners to be successful in their attainment. We recognize and value achievements in music, art, sport, technology, dance, drama, enterprise, and interpersonal skills. The school facilities include a theatre, swimming pool, dance studio, and a comprehensive music suite. Students are encouraged to make the most of these resources through our curriculum and numerous extracurricular activities.
West Calder High School is committed to supporting all learners through our Wellbeing Faculty, which aims to meet the needs of all individuals in an atmosphere of respect. We aspire to be an ambitious, vibrant, and caring community, working in partnership to improve and meet the needs of every learner. The school has achieved Rights Respecting School Level 1 status and promotes active citizenship through charity work and community engagement.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from groups underrepresented, including people with disabilities, minority ethnic communities, and those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
West Lothian Council is dedicated to transforming our Education Services, providing support and a conducive environment for staff development. Our commitment is reflected in achieving the Investors in People Standard and striving for continuous improvement.
A relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland are essential.
This position is considered 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 Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check before employment, with costs covered by the candidate. The fee for Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59, or £18 for existing members.
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