Location: Linlithgow Academy Braehead Road Linlithgow, EH49 6EH
Salary: £40,305 - £50,589 per year
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Job Advert
Teacher of Home Economics, Linlithgow Academy, 35 hours per week, Fixed Term until 13th April 2026, Closing Date 21st May 2025
This post has an expected start date of 11th August 2025 (subject to completion of all recruitment checks)
Linlithgow Academy is a six-year comprehensive school offering students in the Linlithgow 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 a creative and enterprising attitude in our students, developing young people with pride and ambition to contribute positively to their community locally, nationally, and internationally.
Linlithgow Academy provides all students the opportunity to succeed. Our excellent facilities, combined with our dedicated staff, enable us to deliver the highest standard of education in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment—an environment where all members of the school community are valued and their achievements recognized.
We believe that the curriculum is not only about 'what' students learn but also 'how' they learn. We emphasize the student experience and seek flexibility to help students succeed in examinations and through personal achievement pathways.
The school has 100 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 within Linlithgow Academy to ensure a high-quality student experience that reflects curricular design principles and student entitlements, with the goal of maximizing achievement and attainment for all. Our mission statement, "Together we Thrive," underpins our collaborative approach to improvement, where every voice is important and valued. Our core values—kindness, curiosity, perseverance, and fairness—guide all decision-making within the school.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly from groups currently under-represented, including individuals with disabilities, from minority ethnic communities, or socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
West Lothian Council is dedicated to significant improvements in delivering our Education Services. These include providing support and a conducive environment to help you excel and develop your abilities. Our commitment is reflected in our achievement of the Investors in People Standard, and we continually strive to improve our service delivery.
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 be required 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, or existing members pay £18.
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