Depute Head Teacher, Springfield/Low Port Primary School X 2 , 480.58 - WEL08253
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | £61,839.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2024 |
| Location: | Linlithgow, EH49 7SN |
| Company: | West Lothian Council current |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WEL08253 |
Summary
Job Advert
Long Leet interviews will be held on 13th June 2024.
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.
Springfield Primary and Low Port Primary are non-denominational schools serving the community of Linlithgow. Both are part of the Linlithgow Academy High School cluster.
The roll of Springfield Primary is 341 with pupils organised into fourteen classes. Bonnytoun ELC is located on the school grounds in a separate building, and provides early learning and child care for children aged 2-5 years. The roll of the ELC is 71 children over the course of the week. Low Port Primary has 191 pupils organised into 8 class.
In addition to class teachers, there is a team of pupil support workers and a support for learning teacher in each school. Both school offices are staffed by an administrative assistant and a clerical assistant. In Bonnytoun Nursery, staffing currently comprises of two early years officers, eight nursery nurses and four pupil support workers.
Both Springfield Primary and Low Port Primary have earned very good reputations within the community and are well supported by their parent councils and the wider parent forum. The parent councils work in close partnership with their school and provides support in identifying areas for improvement. There are well developed, supportive partnerships with local groups, businesses and charities which permeate our curriculum.
The majority of pupils in both school settings reside within SIMD 10 (Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation). Attainment is very good and our curriculum offering requires a high level of challenge for all.
This is a unique opportunity to join part of an innovative leadership team, working over both school communities. The leadership team will consist of one Head Teacher, two Principal Teachers and two new Depute Head Teacher posts. The leadership team will work together closely to drive innovative approaches in the curriculum and learning, teaching and assessment.
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.
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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