Teacher of Mathematics, Bathgate Academy, 496.109 - WEL09621

West Lothian Council current; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a highly motivated Teacher of Mathematics for Bathgate Academy. The role involves supporting the school's vision, implementing educational strategies, and working with a diverse range of students. Applicants must have a relevant teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. This is a permanent position offering 35 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the vision of the school and implement strategies to achieve this vision.
• Assist in taking forward the principles of Curriculum for Excellence to support young people.
• Help secure positive futures for students facing significant learning barriers.
• Work collaboratively with staff, students, parents, and the community.

Education

Teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland

Job description

Overview

Teacher of Mathematics, Bathgate Academy, 35 hours per week, 47 weeks per year, Permanent

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds

West Lothian Council are committed to far reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include giving you the support and environment that you need to get on with your job and develop your abilities. Our dedication is demonstrated by the whole council achievement of the Investors in People Standard and always aiming a little higher in our service delivery and improvements.

Bathgate Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dynamic Teacher of Mathematics.

The successful candidate will support the vision of the school and implement strategies to achieve this vision. This is a key post which comes at an exciting and challenging time for education and the school.

Responsibilities

• Bathgate Academy is a comprehensive non-denominational school and serves a cluster of five primary schools.
• The school roll is currently 1180 and this is steadily rising due to housing developments within the area and an ever increasing confidence from the community about the standard of education we provide.
• Our motivated staff, students, parents, carers and the community we serve have worked hard to further improve all aspects of our school.
• Our school really values inclusion, and we have a very diverse range of young people in our care. A number of them face significant learning barriers, and our staff teams work hard to help our students realise their ambitions.
• This post is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, skilled, open-minded and friendly person to join us, and to help us secure positive futures for our young people.
• The successful candidate will have the necessary experience to assist in taking forward the principles of Curriculum for Excellence in order to support our young people and the improvement agenda of the faculty, school and authority.

Qualifications

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

Protected Groups & PVG

• This post is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children and/or Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment and the cost will be met by the candidate.
• The fee for a Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or Existing Member is £18.