Primary Teacher - ASN

Overview

Cedarbank School has a vacancy for a Primary Teacher working with young people with additional support needs.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will support the vision for the school and implement strategies to achieve this vision. This is a key post which comes at an exciting and challenging time for education.

About Cedarbank School

Cedarbank School is situated in the Dedridge district of Livingston and provides for pupils from all over West Lothian who have additional support needs (ASN). Admission is recommended by West Lothian Council in consultation with parents/carers.

The school is housed in a brand new purpose-built building, featuring facilities such as:

• PE hall
• Rural Skills room
• Digital Learning Area
• Food Tech and Science classrooms
• Library, music, and art areas

Outdoor Learning

Outdoor learning is vital to West Lothian Council current's community and forms part of West Lothian Council current's curriculum. S3 learners follow the ASDAN Gardening short course, and in the Senior Phase, they can undertake SQA Rural Skills or Horticulture. Cedarbank has been recognized with local and national awards, including:

• “The Woodland Trust” Green Tree Gold Award
• RHS Gardening for Schools Level 5 Award

Values and Vision

The school provides for up to 110 secondary age pupils with various additional support needs. West Lothian Council current emphasize West Lothian Council current's shared values and vision:

• Confidence
• Resilience
• Respect
• Independence
• Achievement

West Lothian Council current encourage West Lothian Council current's pupils and staff to demonstrate these values daily.

West Lothian Council current's Shared Vision

"Through a curriculum that reflects the uniqueness of Cedarbank School and national advice, West Lothian Council current aim to equip West Lothian Council current's young people with the Skills for Learning, Skills for Life, and Skills for Work, leading to positive, meaningful, and sustained destinations."

Qualifications and Requirements

A relevant teaching qualification and registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland are 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 need to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to employment; the cost will be borne by the candidate. The fee for Full PVG Scheme Membership is £59 or £18 for Existing Members.

Employer Commitment

West Lothian Council is dedicated to far-reaching changes in delivering West Lothian Council current's Education Services, ensuring a supportive environment for job development and improvement.

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