Location: Bathgate Academy, Edinburgh Road, Bathgate, EH48 1LF
Salary: £40,305 - £50,589 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Advert
Teacher of Computing, Bathgate Academy
35 hours per week, Permanent, Closing Date: 22nd May 2025
This post has an expected start date of 11th August 2025 (subject to completion of all recruitment checks)
Bathgate Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dynamic Teacher of Computing.
The successful candidate will support the school's vision and implement strategies to achieve this vision. This is a key post during an exciting and challenging time for education in the school.
Bathgate Academy is a comprehensive, non-denominational school serving a cluster of five primary schools.
The school roll is currently 1180 students, a number that is steadily rising due to local housing developments and increasing community confidence in the school's standards.
Our dedicated staff, students, parents, carers, and the community have worked hard to continually improve all aspects of our school.
We value inclusion highly and have a diverse student body, with some students facing significant learning barriers. Our staff work diligently to help all students realize their ambitions.
This position is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, skilled, open-minded, and friendly individual to join us and contribute to securing positive futures for our students.
The successful candidate should have the relevant teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from groups underrepresented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities, or socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
West Lothian Council is dedicated to significant improvements in the delivery of Education Services, including providing support and a conducive environment for professional development. Our commitment is demonstrated by achieving the Investors in People Standard and striving for continuous service improvement.
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 starting employment, with costs covered by the candidate.
The fee for Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59; existing members pay £18.
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