Teacher of Craft, Design & Technology - Linlithgow Academy - 492.31

West Lothian Council; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

West Lothian Council seeks a Teacher of Craft, Design & Technology for Linlithgow Academy. This full-time, temporary position offers a supportive environment to foster creativity and ambition in students. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders to enhance student experiences and achieve high standards in education. Successful candidates must hold a relevant teaching qualification and register with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. Join us in making a positive impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is essential.
• Experience in teaching Craft, Design & Technology.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality student experience.
• Deliver a progressive curriculum in a safe and stimulating environment.

Skills

Collaboration

Creativity

Perseverance

Kindness

Curiosity

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Location: Linlithgow Academy Braehead Road Linlithgow, EH49 6EH

Salary: £40,305 - £50,589 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Advert

Teacher of Craft, Design & Technology, Linlithgow Academy, 35 hours per week, Fixed Term until 13th April 2026, Closing Date: 26th May 2025

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

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. We strive to ensure that students have the highest quality learning experiences.

We offer the full range of National Qualifications found in a modern Scottish secondary school. Our aim is to foster a creative and enterprising attitude in students, helping them develop pride and ambition to contribute positively to their community and beyond.

Linlithgow Academy provides an environment where all students can succeed. Our excellent facilities and dedicated staff enable us to deliver high standards of education in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where achievements are recognised and valued.

We believe that the curriculum encompasses not only ‘what’ students learn but also ‘how’ they learn. We focus on enhancing the student experience and offer flexibility to support success in examinations and personal achievement pathways.

The school employs approximately 100 teaching staff, organized into departments led by Principal Teachers responsible for each curricular area.

You will collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure a high-quality student experience aligned with curricular design principles and student entitlements, aiming to maximise achievement and attainment for all. Our mission statement, “Together we Thrive,” reflects our collaborative approach to improvement, valuing every voice. Our core values—kindness, curiosity, perseverance, and fairness—guide our daily decision-making.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, minority ethnic communities, or those from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

West Lothian Council is dedicated to innovative improvements in our Education Services. We support our staff with the necessary resources and environment to succeed and develop. Our commitment is demonstrated by our achievement of the Investors in People Standard, and we strive for continuous improvement in our service delivery.

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

This position is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will need 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.