Class Teacher

Deans Primary School is a non-denominational school serving the community of Deans, Livingston. The school accommodates 10 primary classes and a nursery class with a roll of 50 children over 2 sessions.

The school and nursery is currently staffed by a Head Teacher and Depute Head Teacher, a Principal Teacher, 12 teachers, 3 raising attainment teachers, 0.5 nurture teacher and one Support for Learning Teacher. The school is supported by a team of 6 Pupil Support Workers who assist pupils in class. Clerical support is provided by an Administrative Assistant and a Clerical Assistant.

The roll of the school is 245. The school has a supportive parent body and works closely with the local community to establish effective links to support our children’s learning.

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

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.

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. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3 month period by repayment schedule.  If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.

Closing date: 03/02/2019

Reference: WEL03210

Deans Primary School, Deans South, Deans, Livingston