Principal Teacher - Support, Inveralmond CHS, 179.13

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Interview will take place on Wednesday the 21^st June 2023

Inveralmond is situated in the town of Livingston and serves the communities of Ladywell, Eilburn, Craigshill and Livingston Village.  The school is firmly committed to raising attainment and promoting positive achievement, leading to a high levels of positive and sustained destinations. Our attainment in SCQF is above the virtual for all year groups.  The school places a great importance on pupil voice and we have a well-established pupil parliament which represents many of the interest’s groups of young people such as Learner Voice, Rights respecting school and LGBT.

Our school vision is ‘As a community we are working together to become inspired individuals who can achieve, connect and thrive’ Our values of kindness, respect and honesty underpin our positive culture and ethos; where celebrating the success of our young people is incredibly important.  We are a Gold Rights Respecting School and are working towards the LGBT charter mark.  We work very closely with our 6 cluster primary schools and have a shared vision which includes working as a community promoting sustainability and STEM. We have recently created a Wellbeing Centre at the heart of the school which allows pupils to access the right support, form the right person and the right time.

School Roll:1040

Staffing structure: The senior leadership team comprises of the Head Teacher, 2 Deputes and a Business manager. Total staffing complement is 66 FTE teaching staff and 12 FTE Support Staff

School improvement plan:

See link to school website for all quality improvement information. http://www.inveralmondchs.westlothian.org.uk

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

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