Job overview

St Kentigern’s Academy is a Catholic secondary school situated in Blackburn, West Lothian. The school has ten associated primary schools drawing a comprehensive mix of students and serves the communities of Blackburn, Whitburn, Bathgate, Armadale, Linlithgow, Fauldhouse, West Calder, Polbeth, Stoneyburn and Addiewell. The current school roll is 1202 Students with 90 members of teaching staff including those designated to support students with additional learning needs. The school’s free meal entitlement (FME) for session 2016/17 was 19.1%.

St Kentigern’s Academy has an excellent reputation in the local community, particularly for the high standards of conduct and confidence displayed by students. In addition to the formal curriculum, a wide range of extra-curricular and out-of-hours activities are on offer. The school receives a high level of support and encouragement from parents. Attendance at parents’ evenings is good, and information and consultation exercises are well supported. The school has just had a successful HMIE visit.

School Aims:

To provide a Christian community in which all members are equally respected, are treated fairly and are able to seek advice.
To promote the highest standards of achievement and attainment for all our Students.
To provide learning and teaching environment and an effective curriculum that encourages each young person to develop his or her full potential academically, spiritually and socially.
To encourage young people to develop as responsible citizens, successful learners, effective contributors and confident individuals.
To promote effective communication and partnership between school, home, parish and the groups and agencies that support our school.
To help young people to play a full and active part in the life of their community and to encourage participation by parents and the wider community in the life and work of the school.

The current priorities for session 2016-2017are:

Support Students’ Learning by further developing our universal support model
Implement our Scottish Attainment Challenge Plan
To increase student attainment and narrow the attainment gap
To further develop our curriculum
To enhance our approaches to self-evaluation
To continue to improve the quality of learner’s experiences

Written approval by the Catholic Church will be required for this position. Please see www.sces.uk.com for further information.

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

Closing date: 04/02/2018

Reference: WEL02431

St Kentigerns Academy
West Main Street
Blackburn
Bathgate

About St Kentigern's Academy

St Kentigern's Academy
60 West Main Street, Blackburn
West Lothian
EH47 7LX
United Kingdom

+44 1506 656404

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St Kentigern’s Academy is a mixed, non-selective Roman Catholic secondary school with sixth form based in West Lothian, providing places for students between the ages of 11-18. The secondary school is situated in Blackburn and has approximately 1,1999 students on record.

St Kentigern’s Academy had a £19 million extension in 2009 which included a new dance studio, a renovated craft, design and technology block and improved PE changing facilities.

Headteacher

Mr Andrew Sharkey

Values and vision

St Kentigern’s Academy focuses on providing a safe and caring environment where all students are valued as equals. The West Lothian secondary school teaches the Christian values of faith, love, mutual respect, justice and equality. The school’s vision is to nurture students as responsible learners who have the skills and attitudes for future success. Students are encouraged to achieve to the best of their ability and reach their potential and works to provide a wide range of extra-curricular activities for them to get involved in and learn new skills. St Kentigern’s Academy holds a healthy schools accreditation.

Education Scotland Report

“St Kentigern’s Academy had a friendly atmosphere in which parents and visitors were made to feel very welcome. The senior management team were very approachable. Pupils identified strongly with the school and most staff enjoyed working in the school. Pupils were well-behaved. Relationships between staff and pupils were often very positive. The school planned the introduction of a new pupil council. Pupils and staff should be more directly involved in developing the school’s provision”.

View St Kentigern’s Academy’s latest Education Scotland report

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