Teacher of Home Economics - Linlithgow Academy - 492.18 - WEL09122

West Lothian Council; Linlithgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Teacher of Home Economics to join Linlithgow Academy. This role offers a chance to work in a progressive school dedicated to providing students with a rich and engaging curriculum. As part of a collaborative team, you will help foster a creative environment that encourages personal achievement and community contribution. With a commitment to diversity and excellence, this position is ideal for educators who want to make a significant impact in the lives of students. Join us in creating a nurturing and stimulating learning atmosphere where every student can thrive.

Qualifications

• A relevant teaching qualification is essential.
• Registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality student experiences.
• Align curricular design with student entitlements to maximize achievement.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Curriculum Design

Collaboration

Student Engagement

Education

Teaching Qualification

Registration with General Teaching Council for Scotland

Job description

Job Advert

Teacher of Home Economics, Linlithgow Academy, 35 hours per week, Fixed Term until 13th April 2026, Closing Date: 21st May 2025

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

Linlithgow Academy is a six-year comprehensive school offering students in the Linlithgow Area a progressive, relevant, challenging, and enjoyable curriculum with opportunities for personalisation and choice. We strive to ensure that students have the highest quality learning experiences.

We offer the full range of National Qualifications found in a modern Scottish secondary school. Our aim is to provide experiences that foster a creative and enterprising attitude in our students, helping them develop pride and ambition to contribute positively to their local, national, and international communities.

Linlithgow Academy provides all students with the opportunity to succeed. Our excellent facilities and dedicated staff enable us to deliver the highest standard of education in a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where everyone is valued and their achievements recognized.

We believe that the curriculum encompasses not only what students learn but also how they learn. We emphasize the student experience and seek flexibility to ensure success in examinations and personal achievement pathways.

The school employs 100 teaching staff, with departments organized under the leadership of a Principal Teacher Curriculum responsible for each curricular area.

You will work collaboratively with all stakeholders within Linlithgow Academy to ensure a high-quality student experience that aligns with curricular design principles and student entitlements, aiming to maximize achievement and attainment for all. Our mission statement, "Together we Thrive", underpins our collaborative approach to improvement, where every voice is valued. The school values—kindness, curiosity, perseverance, and fairness—guide all decision-making processes.

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

West Lothian Council is dedicated to implementing significant changes in how we deliver our Education Services, providing the support and environment necessary for staff development. Our commitment is demonstrated by achieving the Investors in People Standard and continually striving for service excellence.

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

This position is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants will be required 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, or £18 for existing members.