Teacher of Modern Languages, Bathgate Academy, 496.136 - WEL09648

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

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a committed Teacher of Modern Languages for Bathgate Academy. The successful candidate will join a diverse education environment, focusing on inclusive practices and the Curriculum for Excellence. Applicants must hold a relevant teaching qualification and be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland. This is a full-time position with a fixed term until April 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in a teaching role is essential.
• Understanding of the Curriculum for Excellence.
• Ability to support diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the school's vision and implement strategies.
• Help students overcome learning barriers.
• Participate in the school's improvement agenda.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum for Excellence knowledge

Inclusive education

Dynamic and motivated

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland

Job description

Job advert

Teacher of Modern Languages, Bathgate Academy, 35 hours per week, 47 weeks per year, fixed term until 13 April 2026

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 Modern Languages.

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.

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.

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

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.

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