Principal Teacher, Our Lady Of Lourdes Primary School, 479.92 - Bathgate, West Lothian, United Kingdom - West Lothian Council

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Location: Our Lady of Lourdes Hopefield Road Blackburn, EH47 7HZ

Salary: £52,896 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

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Principal Teacher, Our Lady Of Lourdes Primary School , 35 hours per week, Permanent, Closing Date 10th May 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

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School is a Roman Catholic primary school for the children of Blackburn and Seafield in West Lothian Council.

The current roll of the school is 157 school pupils. Staffing is in accordance with authority guidelines. This comprises of a Head Teacher, a Principal teacher and 13 teachers (part-time and full-time), including an RCCT Teacher. In addition there is a school admin and 4 pupil support workers.

There is an active Parent Council and the school has good links with our local community. The school values collaboration and has strong collegiate links with cluster schools. Our Lady of Lourdes continues to offer pupils a wide range of learning experiences in an inclusive, nurturing environment where creativity, independence and self-directed learning is promoted and encouraged. The school manages improvement throughout the session by implementing the main priorities detailed in the School Improvement Plan.

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.

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