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Teacher of Chemistry, Biology, or Physics

Teacher of Chemistry, Biology, or Physics

Bathgate Academy

West Lothian

Salary:
£32,034-£40,206
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
31 August 2019

Job overview

Bathgate Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and dynamic classroom teacher.

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

Bathgate Academy is a comprehensive non-denominational school and serves a cluster of five primary schools.

The school roll is currently 915 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.

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.

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. 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: 01/09/2019

Reference: WEL03674

Bathgate Academy, Edinburgh Road, Bathgate

About Bathgate Academy

+44 1506 653725

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The students range in age from 12 to 18 and a wide variety of courses are available, including Standard Grades, Intermediates 1 & 2, Highers and Advanced Highers.

The school has recently undergone a major multi-million pound refurbishment with the addition of a new games hall and Astroturf.

In recent years the school has excelled with Enterprise Education having won a number of awards across Scotland.

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