Teacher of Business Education or Computing - Bathgate Academy - 493.25 - WEL09235

West Lothian Council; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Bathgate is searching for a passionate Teacher of Business Education or Computing. The position entails supporting a diverse student body and implementing educational strategies aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence. The successful candidate will join a community-focused team dedicated to continual improvement and excellence in education.

Qualifications

• Experience to support Curriculum for Excellence.
• Ability to contribute to faculty and school improvement.
• Commitment to inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support the school’s vision and implement strategies for improvement.
• Help students realize their ambitions and secure positive futures.
• Contribute to an environment conducive to professional development.

Skills

Motivation

Teamwork

Inclusivity

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Registration with General Teaching Council for Scotland

Job description

Job Advert

Teacher of Business Education or Computing, Bathgate Academy, 35 hours per week, Permanent, Closing Date: 19th June 2025

Interviews will be held on Wednesday, 25 June 2025

This post has an expected start date of 11th August 2025 (subject to completion of all recruitment checks).

Bathgate Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dynamic Teacher of Business Education or Computing.

The successful candidate will support the school's vision and implement strategies to achieve this. This is a key position during an exciting and challenging period for education at the school.

Bathgate Academy is a comprehensive, non-denominational school serving a cluster of five primary schools. The school roll is currently 1180 students and is steadily rising due to local housing developments and increased community confidence in our educational standards.

Our dedicated staff, students, parents, carers, and community work together to continuously improve all aspects of our school.

We value inclusion highly and serve a diverse student body, including many facing significant learning barriers. Our staff are committed to helping students realize their ambitions.

This role offers a great opportunity for a motivated, skilled, open-minded, and friendly individual to join us and help secure positive futures for our students.

The successful candidate will have the experience necessary to support the principles of Curriculum for Excellence and contribute to the ongoing improvement of the faculty, school, and local authority.

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

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities, or socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

West Lothian Council is dedicated to transformative changes in how we deliver Education Services, including providing support and an environment conducive to professional development. Our commitment is demonstrated by achieving the Investors in People Standard and continually striving for service excellence.

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 before starting employment, with costs covered by the candidate. The fee for Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59; existing members pay £18.