Teacher of Religious

Position Details

35 hours per week, 47 weeks per year, Permanent.

The position is within our Social Subjects Faculty; you will teach RMPS Core, SCQF, SQA and other short courses.

The Broxburn Academy learning community includes our cluster primaries of Broxburn, Uphall, Kirkhill, Pumpherston and Uphall Station. We also receive several out-of-catchment placing requests. The school enjoys a very good reputation, strong ethos of inclusion and academic success. We are a Rights‑Respecting school committed to the UNCRC and have achieved Gold award status.

Teach RMPS Core, SCQF, SQA and other short courses.

Develop and deliver progressive, relevant, challenging and enjoyable curriculum with opportunities for personalisation and choice.

Make a positive difference to the lives of young people.

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

Successful candidates will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment; the cost will be met by the candidate.

This post is considered regulated work with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

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 is committed to far-reaching changes to the way we deliver our Education Services. These changes include providing 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.