Overview
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27.36 hours per week, 47 weeks per year, Fixed term until 25 October 2026. The current hours of this position are worked Tuesday - Friday.
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.
About the school
West Lothian Council is committed to improving how Education Services are delivered. 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. The school offers the full range of National Qualifications found in a modern Scottish secondary school and aims to provide experiences that foster creativity, enterprise and a sense of pride and ambition to contribute positively to the local, national and international community. The school strives to ensure that students have the highest quality learning experiences in a safe, caring and stimulating environment where all members of the school community are valued and their achievements recognised. The curriculum emphasises both what students learn and how they learn, with flexibility to support examination success and personal achievement pathways. Linlithgow Academy has approximately 100 teaching staff, and departments are organized under the direction of a Principal Teacher Curriculum responsible for each curricular area. You would work in partnership with all stakeholders within Linlithgow Academy to ensure a high quality student experience that reflects curricular design principles and student entitlements, with the aim of maximising achievement and attainment for all. Our mission statement is "Together we Thrive" and the school values are kindness, curiosity, perseverance and fairness, guiding daily decisions in the school.
Role and responsibilities
The post holder will contribute to delivering high quality biology education within Linlithgow Academy, in alignment with curricular design principles and student entitlements, and support students to achieve examination success and personal development. The duties include collaboration with staff to provide a creative and engaging learning experience for students and participation in school improvement activities as required.
Requirements
* Relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is essential.
* 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 PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment; the cost will be met by the candidate.
* The full PVG Scheme membership fee is £59 or £18 for existing members.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Temporary
* Job function: Education and Training
* Industries: Education
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