Teacher of English - Winchburgh Academy - 492.16

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

Job summary

Winchburgh Academy seeks a Teacher of English for a permanent, full-time position. The role involves teaching in a modern, well-equipped secondary school committed to high-quality education and community values. Applicants should have a relevant teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. The school emphasizes collaboration, well-being, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach English to secondary school students in a new state-of-the-art school.
• Promote well-being and safeguarding in a collaborative environment.

Skills

Teaching

Collaboration

Well-being Focus

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Job description

Location: Winchburgh 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 Advert

Teacher of English, Winchburgh Academy, 35 hours per week, Permanent, Closing Date: 21st May 2025

Start date: 11th August 2025 (subject to completion of all recruitment checks)

Winchburgh Academy is a new state-of-the-art secondary school that opened in August 2022, designed to promote twenty-first-century learning, creativity, and digital technologies. The school features sports facilities of the highest standard, including sports halls, a 25m swimming pool, and artificial grass outdoor pitches.

The school initially opened with a S1 cohort, with anticipated growth each year to reach a capacity of 660 pupils by 2028. In August 2025, the projected roll is approximately 260 students (S1-S4), with a potential expansion to a maximum capacity of 1,210 pupils. As of August 2025, the staff includes about 20 teachers.

Winchburgh Academy is a UNCRC Rights Respecting School grounded in values of kindness, respect, and ambition. It plays a vital role in building the local community, where every member is valued and their achievements celebrated.

We collaborate with various partners to ensure a high-quality student and family experience, reflecting modern curricular principles and student entitlements, with a focus on well-being and safeguarding. Our mission emphasizes "the joy of learning" and a collaborative approach to continuous improvement, valuing every voice.

Please watch this brief information video about Winchburgh Academy: https://youtu.be/ooI2AbK3We0

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

We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects Scotland's communities. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including people with disabilities, minority ethnic communities, and socio-economically disadvantaged individuals.

West Lothian Council is dedicated to transforming Education Services, providing support and an environment conducive to professional growth. Our commitment is demonstrated by achieving the Investors in People Standard and striving for continuous service improvement.

This position involves Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates must join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check before employment, with costs covered by the candidate. The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59, or £18 for existing members.