Teacher of English - Inveralmond Community High School - 493.10

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

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking a motivated Teacher of English for Inveralmond Community High School. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary, engaging teaching environment with a focus on excellence, and a start date of August 2025. The candidate will be instrumental in supporting the school’s vision and enhancing education standards.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
• Experience with diverse student populations and inclusive practices.
• Ability to support the school's vision and implement improvement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Support the school's vision and implement educational strategies.
• Teach English to a diverse student body.
• Engage students in wider school life activities.

Skills

Commitment to improvement

Dynamic teaching approach

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Location: Inveralmond Community High, Willowbank, Ladywell, Livingston, EH54 6HW

Salary: £40,305 - £50,589 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Advert

Teacher of English, Inveralmond Community High School, 35 hours per week, Permanent, Closing Date: 17th June 2025

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 23rd June 2025

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

Inveralmond Community High School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dynamic individual committed to improvement and excellence.

The successful candidate will support the school's vision and implement strategies to achieve this. This is an exciting opportunity at a pivotal time for education and the school.

Inveralmond Community High School is a comprehensive, non-denominational school located in the Ladywell area of Livingston, serving a cluster of six primary schools.

The school has approximately 1000 pupils and offers a broad curriculum from first year to sixth year, with a focus on standards and student involvement in wider school life.

The school facilities include sports amenities such as a swimming pool, floodlit all-weather pitches, dance and drama studios, ICT suites, and a multimedia library, available to pupils during and after school hours.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from underrepresented groups, including people with disabilities, minority ethnic communities, and socio-economically disadvantaged individuals.

West Lothian Council is committed to delivering high-quality education services, supporting staff development, and maintaining standards, as evidenced by the Investors in People Standard.

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

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.