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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our successful, dynamic and supportive school team within Bankton Primary School. The school is a non-denominational primary with 14 classes and an early learning centre.
Bankton is very much at the heart of the community and we are proud of our Family Learning Programme which is supported fully by our parents and carers.
The school is currently staffed by the Head Teacher, Depute Head Teacher, Principal Teacher and 14 Class Teachers, Specialist staff and Support for Learning teams, all of whom have an area of responsibility to allow empowerment and leadership at all levels. In the ELC there is an enthusiastic and expanded team of Early Years practitioners. The school is supported effectively by a team of Pupil Support Workers, who assist pupils across the school. Admin and clerical support is provided by an Administrative Assistant and part-time Clerical support. The school runs a very successful Breakfast Club. The school also benefits from a supportive and active Parent Council.
Distributed leadership is promoted across the whole staff through areas of responsibility to allow for empowerment and leadership at all levels. The school has recently been awarded their second Gold Reading Schools Status, gained the Digital School Award and Silver Rights Respecting Schools award. The whole staff team demonstrate strong collegiality and teamwork which maintains and enhances a positive climate for learning across the school and is driven by our strong school values.
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. 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.