Teacher of English - Sinclair Academy - 492.33 - WEL09138

Ktpws; Winchburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A new state-of-the-art secondary school in Winchburgh seeks a Teacher of English. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to be part of a dynamic school community, supporting innovative teaching methods and a diverse curriculum. Applicants must hold a relevant teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
• Written approval from the Catholic Church is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of a unique Catholic school culture.
• Incorporate twenty-first-century pedagogies and digital technologies.

Skills

Teaching

Digital Technologies

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Job description

Job Title: Teacher of English

Location: Sinclair Academy, Linlithgow Road, Winchburgh, EH52 6FY

Salary: £40,305 - £50,589 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

We are seeking a Teacher of English to join Sinclair Academy, a new state-of-the-art secondary school that opened in August 2023. This full-time, permanent role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive school community.

The successful candidate will support the development of a unique Catholic school culture with a future-oriented curriculum that incorporates twenty-first-century pedagogies and digital technologies. The school has shared sports facilities of the highest standard and anticipates growing student numbers, reaching a capacity of 660 pupils by 2028, with potential expansion to 1,210 pupils.

This position is initially supporting curriculum areas across Sinclair Academy and Winchburgh Academy. The start date is anticipated to be 11th August 2025, subject to recruitment checks.

For more information, please view the fly-through video of Sinclair Academy.

We value diversity and are committed to reflecting the community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including individuals with disabilities, from minority ethnic communities, or socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Applicants must hold a relevant teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. Additionally, written approval from the Catholic Church is required for this role. Further details can be found at www.sces.uk.com.

This role 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 the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check before starting employment, with costs covered by the candidate. The fee for a full PVG Scheme membership is £59, or £18 for existing members.