Teacher of English - Sinclair Academy - 492.33 - WEL09138

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Winchburgh seeks a dynamic Teacher of English to join its innovative team. This permanent position offers a chance to shape a modern curriculum in a state-of-the-art facility, starting in August 2025. The role emphasizes inclusivity and creative teaching methods, aiming to build a distinctively Catholic school culture. Candidates must hold a relevant teaching qualification and register with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland required.
• Written approval by the Catholic Church necessary for this position.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership in creating an inclusive school culture.
• Incorporate twenty-first-century pedagogies in curriculum.

Skills

Creativity

Critical Reflection

Digital Technologies

Education

Teaching Qualification

Job description

Job Advert

Teacher of English, Sinclair Academy, 35 hours per week, Permanent, Closing Date: 26th May 2025

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

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, creative, critically reflective, modern, and forward-thinking Teacher to join a new school team in a state-of-the-art secondary school that opened in August 2023. The successful candidate will support the leadership in creating an inclusive, ambitious, and distinctively Catholic school culture with a future-oriented curriculum that incorporates twenty-first-century pedagogies and digital technologies. The school also features shared sports facilities of the highest standard.

The school initially opened with an S1 cohort, with anticipated year-on-year growth to reach a capacity of 660 pupils by 2028. A future expansion strategy may increase capacity up to 1,210 pupils. The post holder will initially support relevant curriculum areas across both Sinclair Academy and Winchburgh Academy.

Please click the link below to view a virtual tour of Sinclair Academy:

https://youtu.be/MA9vN9nhuk0

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

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

Written approval by the Catholic Church is necessary for this position. Further information can be found at www.sces.uk.com.

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 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.