Teacher of English - Sinclair Academy - 492.33 - WEL09138. Job in Broxburn Education & Training Jobs

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

Job summary

West Lothian Council is seeking a dynamic Teacher of English for Sinclair Academy. This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a new school culture focused on inclusivity and modern pedagogies. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the curriculum and supporting student growth in a state-of-the-art educational environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support leadership in creating an inclusive school culture.
• Work across Sinclair Academy and Winchburgh Academy.

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 a 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 work as part of 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 distinctly Catholic school culture with a future-oriented curriculum that incorporates twenty-first-century pedagogies and digital technologies. The school also offers shared sports facilities of the highest standard.

The school initially opened with an S1 cohort, with expected year-on-year growth reaching a capacity of 660 pupils by 2028. There are plans for further expansion, potentially increasing the roll up to 1,210 pupils. The post holder will initially support relevant curriculum areas across Sinclair Academy and Winchburgh Academy.

Please click the link below to view a fly-through video of Sinclair Academy:

https://youtu.be/MA9vN9nhuk0

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, 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 essential.

Written approval by the Catholic Church is required for this position. Further information can be found here.

This post is classified as 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 Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme 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.