Class Teacher

Reference: WEL01530

Murrayfield Primary School is a non-denominational school serving the community of Blackburn, West Lothian. The school accommodates 12 mainstream primary classes and a nursery class with a roll of 40 in the morning and 30 in the afternoon. The Language centre within Murrayfield Primary School supports pupils from across the authority with speech and language difficulties.

The school, nursery and language centre is currently staffed by a Head Teacher, a Depute Head Teacher, 3 Principal Teachers, 22 teaching staff, 5 nursery nurses, 12 Pupil Support Workers, an Administrative Assistant and a Clerical Assistant.

The school has a P1-7 roll of 266 pupils.

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 children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. From 28 February 2011 preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council