Total 75 Education / Training job vacancies in Blackburn, BB2 4LN

We are looking for an expereienced Training & Performance Office Coordinator to join our team at Wincanton, based at our Blackburn site on the BAE Air contract. Reporting to our Team Manager, you will ensure training is planned, delivered, and maintained. Being innovative to make sure all key performances are identified and met and be able to lead the teams. Flexibility is required for this role to support back/night shift when needed.

Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain Security Clearance including 5 years employment & residential.

Why Wincanton?

• Unrivalled salary £30,361.79
• Monday to Friday working 8.30am – 4.30pm
• Generous Holiday entitlement
• Retail Discounts – supermarket, fashion, tech, days out, food and drink, home, cinema, travel, sports, music and games, books, health and beauty, leisure, Enterprise rentals
• Extensive training opportunities with funded accredited courses
• Friends and Family Apprenticeships – Not only can you learn and develop new skills, your friends and family can enrol on accredited courses too!
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Holiday Trading
• Healthcare Cash plan
• Dental Cash plan
• Pension Accident Insurance
• Payroll Giving
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online GP Access
• Hospital Plan
• Death in Service Benefit
• Retirement Courses
• 50% discount on RAC cover Discounted Gym Memberships
• Extended Employee Assistance Programme including free financial and legal advice

Day to Day

• Manage and plan all training requirements for the team across the BAE Air contract
• Deliver training & induction to all new starters
• Schedule and deliver MHE, SOP, SSOW training including refreshers
• With support from the admin team, manage all arrangements for training sessions on site
• Identify training gaps and opportunities
• Identify and support with the delivery of continuous improvement activities
• Manage all costs, making sure they are within budgets planned
• Support management with individuals or team poor performances, identifying root causes and improvement activities
• Carry out audits and surveillance tasks to ensure training and guidance is being followed correctly and performance levels achieved
• Manage and monitor the skills matrix taking action with regards to security arrangements / access if any mandatory training lapses
• Ensure a proactive approach to Health & Safety via risk assessment and by ensuring that warehouse team members comply with Health and Safety policies

What will you bring?

• Experience with training others and delivering training materials
• Experience with auditing/ surveillance activities
• Self starter capable of managing their own time and working from their own initiative
• Highly organised, capable of planning and adjusting training plans and schedules
• Be proactive to resolve issues and challenges
• Flexibility required regarding shift patterns - Support required for Back shift & Nights
• Excellent communications skills
• PC literate and numerate including a good understanding of Microsoft Office applications

Wincanton’s Commitment

Our people are our most important asset and as such we are continuously expanding our capability programs to provide you with opportunities to build and extend your professional, functional, and management skills. Your development through coaching is our priority. Continuous learning takes place through a broad variety of opportunities and types of engagements. Access to the latest technological innovations in the logistics and supply chain industry, as well as Wincanton’s deep knowledge and expertise in our field, constitute a superb platform for your professional development.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

• An enthusiastic, highly motivated and inspirational Maths teacher.
• The role would suit an established teacher with a proven record of excellent teaching or an ECT with drive and ambition.
• Someone to join a highly successful Maths department of 9 staff who are all passionate about delivering a high-quality engaging maths curriculum to our pupils in both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

What the school offers its staff

• The post offers the opportunity to join a school determined to improve on our success by committing to the ongoing development of all our staff with CPD opportunities and investing in high quality teaching and learning.

• St Bede’s takes steps to ensure staff feel valued and have a positive work-life balance, including staff well-being windows, marking policies that utilise whole class feedback and eliminating lengthy written reports. Other benefits include discounted gym membership and an Employee Assistance Program giving you access to free physio and counselling services.

Further details about the role

St Bede’s is a successful and heavily over-subscribed mixed, 11-16 school with a long history of academic success. We have an excellent reputation in the community for the standards of behaviour and achievements of our pupils.

St Bede’s is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore this post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be expected to deliver an observed lesson on a topic chosen by the Academic Leader of Maths.

Commitment to safeguarding

Enhanced DBS required

Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering

Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £26,393 - £39,819 per annum plus potential of up to £5k per annum market premium dependent on skills and experience
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you looking for a career where you can change lives? Are you looking for a new challenge? In this role, you will have an outstanding opportunity to positively enhance learners' lives through teaching at Blackburn College.

The College

Blackburn College has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.

We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us!

The Role

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to add to our existing team. You will be part of a curriculum team, contributing to the growth and development of programmes within the School of Science, Engineering & Business. This includes focusing on retention, achievement and student success alongside pastoral support, curriculum design/development and ensuring a high standard of quality provision is offered.

What we are looking for

You should possess a UK Honours degree or UK ENIC recognised degree in a related discipline and a relevant level 4 qualification or above in Mechanical Engineering. You should also have a recognised teaching qualification (or have or a willingness to work towards this). You should have a Relevant industrial and / or professional experience in the mechanical engineering and a strong awareness of contemporary developments within the Mechanical Engineering Sector.

What makes Blackburn College an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.

Closing Date: 9am Friday 6 December 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed

Ref: 6327

Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering (CNC)

Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £26,393 - £39,819 per annum plus potential of up to £5k per annum market premium dependent on skills and experience
Contract Type: Permanent

Are you looking for a career where you can change lives? Are you looking for a new challenge? In this role, you will have an outstanding opportunity to positively enhance learners' lives through teaching at the College.

The College

The college has nearly 700 people employed in a vast range of roles and feels more like a community than a workplace, and this sense of collaboration is just one of the benefits of working here. We strive to make our employee community a welcoming, caring, and enthusiastic one, fuelling ambition with opportunities and support to help us all achieve our personal and professional goals.

We are proud to offer the full range of qualifications that students need to fulfil long and valuable careers. With purpose-built facilities, excellent grades, expanding catchment area, and purposeful vision. We believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification and aim to give all learners an opportunity to develop their full potential in a friendly and supportive environment. There has never been a better time to join us!

The Role

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Lecturer to add to our existing team. You will be part of a curriculum team, contributing to delivery, planning, development and student support. You will teach on a range of courses at level 1 to level 6 including full time, part time and apprentices.

What we are looking for

You should possess a relevant level 4 qualification or above in Mechanical Engineering and a recognised teaching qualification (or be willing to work toward). You should have relevant industrial and / or professional experience in the areas of CNC programming, additive manufacturing and CAD/CAM at a high-level A strong awareness of contemporary developments within the sector is essential, as is previous experience of working with young people aged 14-19 years old.

What makes us an Employer of choice?

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits and support, including, but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7/365 helpline for advice and support
• Regular Staff Physical Activity Sessions and reduced-price gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Family-friendly policies
• Free eye tests and contribution to VDU-use-only glasses
• Several food outlets with a variety of menu choices
• A full range of discounted professional Hair & Beauty services provided by the Academy Salon
• Professional bakery offering a variety of fresh breads, cakes, and ready meals.

Closing Date: 9am Friday 6 December 2024
Interview Date: To be confirmed

Ref: 6063

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a strong, caring teacher to work in our Inclusion Unit called “Thrive.” The pupils who attend Thrive, follow a mainstream curriculum, and are visited by subject specialists in Mathematics, English and Science. Some pupils visit the main building to complete their options subjects. We are looking for a teacher, who along with their HLTA, can support the students through their personalised academic study.

PURPOSE

To impact positively on student achievement and attainment through planning and developing high quality lessons, using a variety of approaches to continually enhance teaching and learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be a passionate role model for outstanding teaching and learning
• Take a strategic role in the development of the curriculum
• Establish creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and teaching through the use of technology
• Use assessment information to inform planning and maximise progress. Actively monitor and follow up student progress ensuring timely intervention is effective
• Ensure assessments, moderation and the administration of examinations are completed accurately and on time
• Effectively mark across the subject, ensuring students are provided with purposeful feedback and set appropriate targets which are acted upon to maximise progress
• Develop and evaluate (along with appropriate colleagues), syllabuses and corresponding schemes of learning ensuring that they are sequenced, relevant and up to date so that the curriculum is ambitious, broad and balanced
• Contribute to Learning Area meetings, where appropriate and CPD to promote effective consultation and the sharing of good practice
• Evaluate the current programmes of study and recruit students onto futures courses with integrity
• Evaluate one’s own teaching critically and use this to improve effectiveness
• Treat people fairly, equitably, with dignity and respect, to create and maintain a positive culture within the Academy
• Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for oneself and for others and take appropriate action when performance is unsatisfactory
• Review one’s own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for one’s own personal development
• Have a passion for working with young people
• Manage one’s own workload and that of others to allow an appropriate work/life balance
• Fully participate in the Academy’s Appraisal programme
• Be aware of, and adhere to, policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate persons
• Fulfil commitments arising from contractual accountability to the governing body
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required which are covered by the general scope of the post
• Undertake any other reasonable duties at the request of the Principal
• Create and maintain effective partnerships with parents and carers to support and improve students’ academic achievement, in addition to their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
• Attend Parents’ Evenings and other Post-16 events as required to ensure a positive partnership is realised between staff, students and parents
• Be professional at all times with regards to appearance and behaviour
• Actively support and promote the Christian ethos of the Academy
• Support the Academy House System
• Provide pastoral support for students to the best standard possible
• Carry out the roles and responsibilities of a form tutor
• Contribute where possible to Academy events and extra-curricular activities
• Actively promote the Academy within the community

What the school offers its staff

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

-Salary: MPS/UPS.

- Teachers’ pension scheme.

- Laptop and iPad.

- Access to Employee Assistance programme offering free confidential support on a range of issues such as work, wellbeing, money, health and legal advice.

- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and support to develop your career.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Wilfrid’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Overview
Integra Education are currently recruiting for a passionate and dedicated Lead Teacher to join our clients educational team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment that fosters the intellectual and emotional growth of students. As a Lead Teacher, you will play a pivotal role in curriculum development, classroom management, and mentoring fellow educators.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Lead Teacher:

• Know students' targets in all National Curriculum subjects and plan lessons which engage, enable and excite them
• Set challenging learning objectives which ensure students make progress which is at least good.
• Plan and assess to develop the literacy, numeracy and communication skills of students.
• Regularly and formally track and discuss progress against targets with students
• Model positivity, enthusiasm and commitment and be sensitive and alert to students' changing needs.
• Work towards becoming a professional role model in demeanour, appearance and attitude.
• Ensure positive classroom conditions for learning (organised resources, stimulating environment, seating plan for learning).
• Know their students' interests and abilities and plan to capture their imaginations and make learning relevant to their lives.

Qualificationsneeded for this role

• A recognised teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS) is essential.
• Previous experience in a teaching role, preferably in a leadership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum design and assessment methods.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet the needs of individual students.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
• Familiarity with educational technology tools is advantageous.

If you are interested in this role, and would like more information please do call 01925 594 203 or email

SEN Teaching Assistants Urgently Required in Darwen, close to Blackburn.

Location: Darwen, Lancashire
Salary: £11.72 - £12.78 per hour (£20,941.30 - £22,835.30 actual salary) based on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week - Term Time Only

About the School

Join this 'Good' rated school, beautifully located in the scenic woodlands of Darwen. The school specialises in delivering exceptional education and care for students aged 10-19 with complex needs, including Asperger's Syndrome and Autism. They are currently seeking a Level 1-2 SEN Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team.

Your Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in the academic and personal development of the students. You will support their learning and well-being, helping them reach their full potential in a nurturing and secure environment. Your responsibilities may include addressing care needs and implementing positive behaviour management strategies, tailored to each student's unique requirements.

You will establish warm, supportive relationships with the pupils, fostering a safe and engaging learning atmosphere. Encouraging independence and personal growth, while maintaining high behavioural standards, is essential. You will assist the class teacher in providing high-quality, challenging, and differentiated educational experiences, enabling every student to excel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning and evaluating learning activities.
• Provide valuable feedback on student progress and achievement.
• Help monitor, assess, record, and report on pupils' progress in line with school policies.
• Support positive behaviour and focus, adapting your approach as needed.
• Promote spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development, and uphold British values within the PSHE framework.
• Foster students' cognitive, social, emotional, behavioural, physical development, and spiritual well-being through a holistic curriculum.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist where needed in the dynamic SEN environment.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in an SEN role, either employed or voluntary.
• Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle (essential for student carpooling on a rota basis).
• Recognised Level 2 or higher qualification in Support Work for Teaching and Learning in Schools (desirable).
• GCSE Maths and English Level 2/C or above (essential).
• Knowledge of Safeguarding principles and Child Protection procedures.
• Experience with pupils with SEN or SEMH/ASD.
• A child-first approach, recognising and responding to each student's individuality.
• Creativity and positivity in meeting pupils' needs.

Benefits:

• Full training and ongoing support.
• Life assurance and pension.
• Health cash back plan.
• Car lease scheme.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Perk box.
• Free parking.

Successful applicants will undergo pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check. This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, meaning they can ask candidates to disclose all convictions and cautions (including those "spent" unless protected under DBS filtering rules) to ensure suitability for working with children.

If you're passionate about enhancing the education and well-being of children with complex needs, we invite you to apply and become part of this dedicated team. Apply NOW or call Paul Hirchfield on 01293 527416 for more information.

Driving Instructor Position available in Blackburn.

Part and Full Time positions available

Key Duties
Working with a variety of people from all walks of life and backgrounds.
Helping develop your customers skill level.
Be able to explain driving techniques clearly.

Applicants Attributes
Applicant will have great communication skills, a willingness to learn and the drive to teach others.
Applicant should be an enthusiastic individual, being able to motivate others.

Benefits of being a driving instructor
Excellent earning potential of £30,000+ per annum
Flexible working hours
Working close to home
Be your own boss
Training vehicle can be provided (if required)

Being able to manage your own working hours and being out and about is a great feeling. You get a wonderful sense of achievement from being your own boss and this sort of flexibility really allows you to take charge of your own business and your life. Take holidays when you like and organize your students around your life.

To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria

Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years
Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years
Have no more than 6 points on your licence.

Applicant ideally will be a fully qualified driving instructor although if not, full training can be provided.

Immediate start!

Creative Activation is on the lookout for superstar retail merchandisers to join our dedicated team for our client, Coles, as part of the CRT team.

Merchandising experience preferred however, the right attitude is essential! You will be responsible for completing various merchandising tasks such as planograms/relays, point of sale set-up, pricing, and ticketing.

If you are an independent and driven individual with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively, we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate $31.68/hour + superannuation
• Family friendly flexible hours
• Monday to Friday – no weekends!
• Work close to home
• Great team culture and opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee Recognition Program

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to:

• Be self-motivated, adaptable, and resourceful
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be able to lift up to 15kg
• Have flexible availability on weekdays
• Available to work Fridays

This role is available to start ASAP!

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in Blackburn in 2012 as Star Academies’ first free school and moved to our new state-of-the-art site in 2019. Like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our first inspection in April 2014.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Matthew Stevens Furniture in Blackburn are recruiting for an Apprentice Furniture Manufacturer. The successful candidate will work towards a level 2 Furniture Manufacturer qualification over the duration of 24 months.

Job Details:
• Production of hand crafted furniture
• Using a variety of woodworking machines
• Assembly of Bespoke Units
• Attaching Fixtures and Fittings
• Finishing Furniture
• Working to Health and Safety regulations

Requirements:
• Will attend the Centre of Excellence (COVE) in Accrington on a bi-weekly basis

GCSE Requirements:
• Good GCSE grades would be an advantage

Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, 45 minutes for lunch, 2 x 15 minute breaks, 37.5 hours per week

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Leading on the preparation of learning environments including layout, setting up equipment and learning aids. Coaching of new staff on all systems in preparation of training delivery. Designing of training databases to reflect live environments conducive to training. Develop training courses to accommodate differing skill levels and learning styles. Set up/upgrade of user accounts after training delivery, conforming to correct levels of role based access. Undergo annual appraisal and be responsible for evaluating the currency and sufficiency of own knowledge and practice against KSF outlines. Agree and develop personal development plans and maintain a PDP to provide evidence of development and performance against KSF outlines. Be responsible for own personal educational and experiential learning, keeping up to date with changes in local and national trends and policies, undertaking training as required for the development of the post. Participate in the induction/training of new Junior Doctors as part of the induction process. Share information relating to own are of work within the team, actively promote and support the sharing of knowledge and skills and the professional development of those engaged in administrating educational delivery.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success and raising pupil outcomes. As a Star teacher, you’ll join the Star Academies family, a high-performing and supportive network of primary and secondary schools with some of the best teachers in education.

The successful candidate will have the ability to deliver quality teaching that drives achievement and inspires a love of learning. You will be able to demonstrate experience of achieving positive outcomes for pupils, as well as being passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people. As a committed team player, you will have excellent organisational skills and the natural ability to motivate both pupils and peers.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification and Qualified Teacher Status.
• The ability to teach to GCSE standard.
• Experience of sustained delivery of outstanding attainment and achievement.
• Experience of innovation and creativity to engage, enthuse and progress learners.

What the school offers its staff

About Tauheedul Islam Boys' High School

Tauheedul Islam Boys’ High School is a Muslim faith-based secondary school for 11 to 18 year old boys, which welcomes pupils from all faiths and none. We opened in Blackburn in 2012 as Star Academies’ first free school and moved to our new state-of-the-art site in 2019. Like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism. We were graded as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted during our most recent inspection in March 2024.

We have an exemplary reputation for excellence in every aspect of school life. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Immediate start!

Creative Activation is on the lookout for superstar retail merchandisers to join our dedicated team for our client, Coles, as part of the CRT team.

Merchandising experience preferred however, the right attitude is essential! You will be responsible for completing various merchandising tasks such as planograms/relays, point of sale set-up, pricing, and ticketing.

If you are an independent and driven individual with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively, we want to hear from you!

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate $31.68/hour + superannuation
• Family friendly flexible hours
• Monday to Friday – no weekends!
• Work close to home
• Great team culture and opportunities for career progression
• Ongoing training and development
• Employee Recognition Program

To be successful in this role, you’ll need to:

• Be self-motivated, adaptable, and resourceful
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills
• Be able to lift up to 15kg
• Have flexible availability on weekdays
• Available to work Fridays

This role is available to start ASAP!

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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Teacher of English, St Kentigerns Academy, 35 hours per week, Permanent, Closing Date 6th November 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

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.

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 1090 Students with 92 (fte) members of teaching staff including those designated to support students with additional learning needs.

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 very well supported.

We offer the full range of National Qualifications found in a modern Scottish secondary school. We aim to provide experiences that result in a creative and enterprising attitude in our students, to develop young people with a sense of pride and ambition to contribute positively to the local, national and international community.

You would work in partnership with all stakeholders within St Kentigern’s Academy to ensure a high quality student experience that reflects curricular design principles and student entitlements with the ultimate aim of maximised achievement and attainment for all. The school values – love, faith, equality, inclusiveness, hope and respect - underpin all decision making in the daily life of the school.

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

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

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

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme