Job Advert 35 hours per week, 47 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 9 August 2026 West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response. Pinewood School is an Additional Support Needs school that provides children and young people who have additional learning needs an opportunity to access high quality learning and teaching. The curriculum is designed and adapted to meet the diverse needs of individual learners. The school is based in the village of Blackburn and has strong community links. The school has both a primary and a secondary department. During the session 2025/2026 the school roll will comprise of 160 pupils, Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, 3 Principal Teachers, 25 members of the teaching staff and a team of 74 pupil support workers. At Pinewood our vision is to work as a team to promote independence in an inclusive community where pupils reach their potential and achievements are celebrated. Our school values are: Respected Included Independent 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. 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. This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council. The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary. A relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is essential. For further information please contact Thomas McGovern, Head Teacher, e-mail thomas.mcgovern@westlothian.org.uk