Principal Teacher Curriculum - Support, Deans Community High School, 492.79 - WEL09183

West Lothian Council; Livingston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Deans Community High School, part of West Lothian Council, seeks a dedicated teacher to join their inclusive educational environment. The role emphasizes integrity, respect, and compassion, aiming to support diverse learners. Candidates must have a relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification required.
• Registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support all learners through an inclusive approach to teaching.
• Engage students in their learning and ensure access to high-quality educational experiences.

Skills

Integrity

Respect

Inclusion

Compassion

Aspiration

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland

Job description

Job Advert

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.

West Lothian Council is committed to significant changes in how we deliver our Education Services. These include providing the support and environment needed for you to excel and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the council's achievement of the Investors in People Standard, and we continually strive for higher standards in service delivery and improvement.

Deans Community High School is a six-year, non-denominational comprehensive school offering a progressive, relevant, challenging, and enjoyable curriculum with opportunities for personalisation and choice. We are fully committed to engaging our students in their learning and ensuring all students have access to a high-quality educational experience. The current roll is approximately 1000 pupils.

We offer a broad and varied curriculum, emphasizing the importance of success in attainment. We value achievements across music, art, sport, technology, drama, enterprise, and interpersonal skills. Our modern school building features outstanding facilities, including a theatre, swimming pool, dance studio, and a comprehensive music suite. Students are encouraged to make the most of these through our curriculum and numerous extracurricular activities.

Deans Community High School aims to enable all students to succeed. We support all learners through an inclusive approach to teaching and learning, aiming to meet the needs of every individual in an environment of respect for self and others. We aspire for DCHS to be an ambitious, vibrant, and caring community, working in partnership with others to improve and meet the needs of every learner. Resources, knowledge, and skills are shared and used wisely, and achievements are celebrated.

Our aims reflect our school's values and form the foundation of our educational philosophy:

• Integrity
• Respect
• Inclusion
• Compassion
• Aspiration

A relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland are essential.

This post involves 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 before starting employment, with costs covered by the candidate.

The fee for Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59; existing members pay £18.