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Teacher of Drama, Whitburn Academy, 35 hours per week, Permanent, Closing Date: 12th May 2025
Start Date: 11th August 2025 (subject to completion of all recruitment checks)
Whitburn Academy is a six-year comprehensive school offering 855 students in the Whitburn area a progressive, relevant, challenging, and enjoyable curriculum with opportunities for personalisation and choice. We strive to ensure that students have the highest quality learning experiences.
We offer the full range of National Qualifications found in a modern Scottish secondary school. Our aim is to provide experiences that foster creativity and enterprise, developing young people with pride and ambition to contribute positively to their communities locally, nationally, and internationally.
Whitburn Academy provides all students with the opportunity to succeed. Our excellent facilities and committed staff enable us to offer the highest standards of education in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where everyone is valued and their achievements recognised.
We believe the curriculum encompasses not only what students learn but also how they learn. We focus on the student experience and seek flexibility to support success in examinations and personal achievement pathways.
The school has 65 teaching staff, with departments organized under the leadership of a Principal Teacher Curriculum responsible for each curricular area.
You will work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure a high-quality student experience that reflects curricular design principles and student entitlements, aiming to maximise achievement and attainment for all. Our vision, "Empowering our young people to learn and achieve, allowing them to thrive now and in the future," guides our daily efforts. The school values—compassion, integrity, respect—underpin all aspects of school life.
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, minority ethnic communities, or those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
West Lothian Council is dedicated to transformative changes in delivering Education Services, including providing support and an environment conducive to professional development. Our commitment is demonstrated by achieving the Investors in People Standard and continuously striving for service excellence.
Applicants must possess a relevant teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
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 PVG 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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