Job Description
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Teacher of English, Broxburn Academy, 35 hours per week, Permanent, Closing Date 15th May 2025
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This post has a 11th August 2025 start date (subject to completion of all recruitment checks)
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Broxburn Academy is a thriving and caring learning community which serves the families of Broxburn, Uphall, Uphall Station, Pumpherston and Dechmont.
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We work very closely with our affiliated cluster primaries which include Broxburn PS, Kirkhill PS, Uphall PS, Pumpherston and Uphall Station Community PS and we also receive a number of out of catchment requests.
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Our current school roll is 819.
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We are looking for an inspirational and innovative English Teacher with a passion for learning to join our school community.
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Our core school values are Inclusion, Integrity and Respect and we pride ourselves on the positive relationships that exist throughout our school community.
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Committed to delivering excellence in Teaching and Learning, we offer a dynamic and innovative curriculum which reflects an ever-changing world, promotes positive health and wellbeing and enables success for all.
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We provide opportunities for personalisation and choice to ensure that our young people enjoy the highest quality learning experiences.
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We are ambitious for what we can achieve together and we want all young people to leave school with the skills, attributes and achievements that will prepare them to lead fulfilling lives beyond school.
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We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.
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A relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is essential.
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This post 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 Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.
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The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18.