Principal Teacher of Mathematics & Numeracy, Winchburgh Academy, 492.01 - WEL09106

West Lothian Council; Winchburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational institution seeks passionate educators to join its team at Winchburgh Academy. This state-of-the-art secondary school, designed for modern learning, is committed to nurturing creativity and digital skills among students. With a focus on kindness, respect, and ambition, the academy aims to build a vibrant community where every voice is valued. As part of a dedicated workforce, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the educational experience for a growing number of students while adhering to high standards of safeguarding and wellbeing. If you are ready to inspire the next generation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality education to S1-S4 students.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment focused on wellbeing.

Skills

Teaching Qualification

Classroom Management

Digital Technologies

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

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 staff to excel and develop their abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by achieving the Investors in People Standard and continually striving for higher standards in service delivery and improvement.

Applicants must hold a relevant teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

Winchburgh Academy is a new, state-of-the-art secondary school that opened in August 2022. It is designed to facilitate twenty-first-century learning, creativity, and digital technologies. The school features sports facilities of the highest standard, including sports halls, a 25m swimming pool, and artificial grass outdoor pitches.

The school initially opened with a S1 cohort, with expected annual increases to reach a capacity of 660 pupils by 2028. By August 2025, the roll is anticipated to be around 250 students (S1-S4). A future expansion plan considers increasing capacity up to 1,210 pupils. In August 2025, approximately 20 teaching staff will be employed.

Winchburgh Academy is a UNCRC Rights Respecting School, founded on values of kindness, respect, and ambition. The school plays a vital role in building the Winchburgh community, where all members are valued, and their achievements celebrated.

We collaborate with various partners to ensure a high-quality student and family experience, reflecting modern curricular principles and student entitlements, with a focus on wellbeing and safeguarding. Our mission emphasizes the joy of learning, fostering a collaborative approach to improvement where every voice matters.

Please click the link below to view a brief information video about Winchburgh Academy:

https://youtu.be/ooI2AbK3We0

This position involves regulated work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will need to join or update the PVG Scheme before starting employment, with costs covered by the candidate. The fees are £59 for full membership or £18 for existing members.