ELC Practitioner, Knightsridge Primary School, 509.73 - WEL10881
West Lothian Council current - Livingston
£32,134 to £34,011 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Job Advert 15.5 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15 August 2027 West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels. Knightsridge Early Years Centre is looking for a nurturing and highly motivated Early Years Practitioner to join our nursery team. The nursery is open 50 weeks of the year for children aged 2-5 years providing a mixture of full-day and half-day places. Staff work flexibly across the opening hours on a rota. This is a fixed term post until August 2027 for 15.5 hours per week. The hours will be worked Monday and Tuesday working within a shift rota between the hours 7.45am - 6.15pm Our Early Years Centre works collaboratively to provide high-quality learning experiences for all children. We are looking for an Early Years Practitioner who will bring enthusiasm and a good knowledge of the early level curriculum. The successful candidate will demonstrate their nurturing approach and dedication to getting it right for all children. They will work as part of a forward-thinking team, bringing sound knowledge of child development and responding to the individual needs of each child by providing high-quality interactions and learning experiences. They will work in partnership with our parents and partners to ensure we are getting it right for all our learners. 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. 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. This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account. 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. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary. For further information please contact Lynsey McQuade, ELC Area Support Manager e-mail: lynsey.mcquade@westlothian.org.uk
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Teacher of Home Economics, Linlithgow Academy, 509.75 - WEL10883
West Lothian Council current - Linlithgow
£43,383 to £54,453 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Job Description 12.08 hours, 47 weeks per year, Fixed term until 15 August 2027 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. Linlithgow Academy is a six-year comprehensive school offering students in the Linlithgow Area a progressive, relevant, challenging and enjoyable curriculum with opportunities for personalisation and choice. We strive to ensure that students have the highest quality learning experiences. 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. Linlithgow Academy offers the opportunity for all students to succeed. The excellent facilities available, allied to commitment of our staff, allow us to offer all of our students the highest possible standard of education in a safe, caring and stimulating environment - an environment in which all members of the school community are valued and their achievements recognised. Linlithgow Academy recognises that the curriculum is not only ‘what’ students learn but also ‘how’ they learn. We place an emphasis on the student experience and seek flexibility to ensure that students achieve success in examinations and through personal achievement pathways. The school has 100 teaching staff and departments are organised under the direction of a Principal Teacher Curriculum responsible for each Curricular Area. You would work in partnership with all stakeholders within Linlithgow 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. Our mission statement “Together we Thrive”, underpins our collaborative approach to improvement where every voice is important and valued. The school values – kindness, curiosity, perseverance and fairness - 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. 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.
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2x Principal Teacher, West Calder High School, 509.77 - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - WEL10885
West Lothian Council current - Polbeth
£64,290 to £64,290 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Description INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY 2x 35 hours, 47 weeks per year, Permanent 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 We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled professional to join our Wellbeing, Inclusion and Support Team. The postholder will be responsible for providing high quality personalised support to a caseload of pupils and to teach within our targeted provisions and the Wellbeing Curriculum. The successful applicant will work within the Wellbeing Collaborative to ensure that pupils benefit from a high-quality experience and will use a variety of universal and targeted interventions to ensure their needs and entitlements are being met. The post holder will be responsible for leadership, pastoral support and management activities within the school and across the cluster. The post holder will be an active member of the school’s Extended Leadership Team with a remit in relation to the development, promotion and quality assurance of Wellbeing, Inclusion and Support within West Calder High School. The successful applicant will also be able to teach their subject specialism as required and will be responsible for contributing to the development and delivery of the Wellbeing curriculum within West Calder High School. Strategic Responsibilities The strategic and operational direction of colleagues Monitoring and tracking of attendance, behaviour, attainment and achievement Liaison with Leadership team colleagues regarding pupil attainment tracking Management and development of interventions to support young people with ASN Manage the identification, production and review of individual support plans Partnership working with parents/carers/external agencies to provide high quality, targeted support of caseload pupils Manage Primary/Secondary ASN transition arrangements for caseload Whole school leadership responsibilities as required Pupil Caseload High quality personalised support for a targeted caseload Coordination of provision and planning meetings Overview of pupil tracking and monitoring Supporting unique learner pathways of caseload pupils 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.
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Allocations Manager, West Lothian Civic Centre, 509.74 - INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY - WEL10882
West Lothian Council current - Livingston
£46,944 to £51,524 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Job Advert INTERNAL ONLY Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us). 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the housing Allocations Team in West Lothian Council. This is a chance for a skilled and motivated individual to take the lead role in making a difference to the lives of applicants, current tenants and those who are experiencing homelessness. The Allocations Manager is responsible for leading the strategic development, operational management and continuous improvement of West Lothian Council's housing allocations service. The post ensures the Council fulfils its statutory duties in maintaining the housing register and delivering a fair, transparent and legally compliant social housing allocations policy. Who we are looking for We are looking for a driven and energetic individual with proven leadership qualities and a track record of managing and motivating successful, outcome driven teams. The right candidate will have experience of delivering effective management in a challenging environment of high demand and target led activity. We are seeking an individual who has direct experience of creating new ways of working to find efficiencies in practice and service delivery. The post requires someone with strengths in working in partnership and someone who has contributed to designing and delivering services tailored to the needs of applicants/customers. We are seeking an applicant with outstanding planning, communication and line management skills and who can help sustain and grow our staff capability and skills, and who enjoys working as part of a management team driven by a similar desire to achieve and improve the lives of customers. 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 Does this sound like you? This post is permanent and will contribute to the direction and performance of the Housing Need Service, which is a busy and agile service, where our people are focussed on getting the best outcomes for our clientele. The successful candidate will have access to West Lothian Council’s Pool Car Scheme in order to undertake approved business travel.
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Pupil Support Worker, St Josephs' Primary School, Linlithgow, 509.78 - WEL10886
West Lothian Council current - Linlithgow
£26,785 to £27,235 an hour
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Job Advert 25 hours, 39 Weeks per year, Fixed Term until 11 April 2027 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 Joseph’s Primary is a Roman Catholic School in Linlithgow. At present, the school has a role of 84. Our school community is a family community, where children are nurtured within a warm and positive environment. High standards of behaviour and effort are expected. The staff work as a team, supporting each other to provide quality teaching and support to enable the children to learn effectively. We are looking for an enthusiastic Pupil Support Worker to join the support team in the school who will contribute to providing a safe, secure and inclusive school environment that builds the confidence of young people and enhance their ability to learn. This post is considered Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scotland Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made by West Lothian Council. This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date For further information please contact Catherine McGuigan, Headteacher e-mail: catherine.mcguigan@westlothian.org.uk
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Teacher (Home Economics), St Margaret's Academy, 509.70 - WEL10878
West Lothian Council current - Livingston
£43,383 to £54,453 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Job Advert 35 hours per week, 47 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 15 th August 2027. We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic Teacher of Health & Food Technology. You would work in partnership with all stakeholders within St Margaret’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. St Margaret’s Academy is a Catholic secondary school situated in Livingston, West Lothian. The school has six associated primary schools drawing a comprehensive mix of students and serves the communities of Livingston, Pumpherston, Kirknewton, Polbeth, West Calder, East Calder and Mid Calder. The current school roll is 1100 students with 110 members of teaching and non-teaching staff including those designated to support students with additional learning needs. St Margaret’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 activities are on offer. The school receives a high level of support and encouragement from parents. Attendance at parents’ evenings is very good, and information and consultation exercises are well supported. School Aims: To ensure the highest level of attainment and achievement across the curriculum for our young people. To provide a high-quality learning and teaching environment and curriculum that encourages each young person to develop their full potential encouraging young people to develop as responsible citizens, successful learners, effective contributors and confident individuals. To provide effective support systems to meet the needs of all young people which promote personal, social and spiritual development. To provide a welcoming, peaceful, joyful and happy environment, which actively develops confidence, self-esteem and respect for religious, cultural and social diversity. To provide high quality leadership at all levels. To help young people to play a full and active part in the life of their community and to encourage participation by parents, parish and the wider community in the life and work of the school. 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. 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. 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 https://sces.org.uk/ 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. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.
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Occupational Therapy Team Manager, 509.67 - INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY - WEL10875
West Lothian Council current - West Lothian
£53,889 to £59,764 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Job Advert INTERNAL ONLY Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us). Secondment opportunities must be discussed with your current line manager prior to submitting an application for this post. 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Occupational Therapy Service for a full-time occupational therapy Team Manager (36 hours per week), working within a locality model. This is an exciting opportunity for an established occupational therapy practitioner who is ready to take the next step in their career and lead a team to deliver high-quality, responsive and needs-led services. The successful candidate will manage a team of Occupational Therapists and Service Coordinators alongside another occupational therapy team manager and supported by the Group Manager. As Team Manager, you will provide professional and operational leadership, supervision and support to occupational therapists and service coordinators. You will play a key role in ensuring that assessment, care management and service delivery meet high professional standards and comply with relevant legislation, policy and national standards. This is a role for someone who can combine strong clinical expertise with confident leadership. You will be able to inspire confidence in colleagues, provide constructive supervision and create a culture where staff are supported and encouraged to deliver excellent services. You will also have the judgement and resilience to address challenges, manage performance and make decisions in the interests of service users and the wider service. You will have the opportunity to contribute to service development, influence occupational therapy practice and help shape responsive services for people across the community. A Degree Level Qualification in Occupational Therapy or other approved/recognised Occupational Therapy qualification is essential as is registration as a occupational therapist with HCPC. This position requires registration with the SSSC. The successful candidate will have six months from the date of commencement of this post to become registered with the SSSC. SSSC stipulate you must submit your application within three months of your start date. If you are already registered with SSSC you will be required to add West Lothian Council to your account. 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. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary.
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Supervisory Assistant, Blackburn Primary School, 509.71 - WEL10879
West Lothian Council current - Blackburn
£25,377 to £25,377 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Advert 3.75 hours per week, 38 weeks per year, Permanent West Lothian Council reserve the right to close this post early depending on applicant response levels. Blackburn Primary School is a non-denominational school in the town of Blackburn. We currently have five mainstream classes and three enhanced educational resource base classes. The school promotes an inclusive and nurturing environment for children and their families. The school is staffed by a skilled and motivated team all working together to support and challenge learners across the school and nursery. We are looking for an enthusiastic Supervisory Assistant to join our team to support Breakfast Club, working Monday to Friday. 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. 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. 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. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary. For further information please contact Joanne Kerr Headteacher: Joanne.Kerr@westlothian.org.uk
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Clerical Assistant, Ogilvie School Campus, 509.72 - INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY - WEL10880
West Lothian Council current - Livingston
£26,785 to £27,235 a year
On-sitePermanentPart time
Job Advert INTERNAL ONLY Applications for this post will only be accepted from current employees of West Lothian Council (this includes casual and agency staff who are currently undertaking work for us). Secondment opportunities must be discussed with your current line manager prior to submitting an application for this post. 32 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Permanent Ogilvie School Campus is a school for children with a range of additional support needs arising from complex difficulties, sensory impairments, physical disabilities and Autism spectrum disorder. The school catchment area covers the whole of West Lothian Council. The school is currently staffed by a Head Teacher, about 20 other teaching staff, 40 Advanced Pupil Support Workers and 2 Office staff. The school roll is around 100 children. We are supported by a team of health professionals who regularly meet with staff, children and parents. School nurse, Community pediatrician, Speech and language therapists, Physiotherapist, Occupational therapist and Children and Mental health team There is a very positive ethos across the school, staff, parents and partners work very well together to create a whole community to provide the best possible care for our children. We are seeking an enthusiastic Clerical Assistant to join our team. 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. The £59 cost (where appropriate) will be deducted from your salary over a 1 or 3-month period by repayment schedule. If your employment concludes before the amount is re-paid in full, the outstanding balance will be deducted from your final salary. For further information please contact Michelle Eckford, Headteacher e-mail: michelle.eckford@westlothian.org.uk
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Plasterer, Kirkton Service Centre, 509.68 - WEL10876
West Lothian Council current - Livingston
£31,164 to £32,802 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Advert 36 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Permanent It’s an exciting time to join us as we are expanding our plastering team and increasing our in-house resource to carry out repairs & maintenance activities on our housing stock. The role is varied, and no two days are the same! It’s a tough task and our expectations are high. In return you’ll have the support of a great team! You should be passionate about customer care, Health and Safety and take pride in the quality of your work. There are many benefits that will be available to you within this post: You will work a 9-day fortnight working Monday to Friday (36hours) and have a rota day off every second Friday. Generous annual leave entitlement You will be eligible to participate in our Local Authority pension scheme. You will receive a monthly tool allowance to allow you to maintain your personal tools. You will be provided with all power tools to carry out your role You will be provided with a full uniform including footwear You will have the opportunity to participate in the councils out of hours emergency service. For this you will receive an additional payment. You will receive ongoing training to help enhance and develop your existing skills enabling you to maximize your full potential. Access to our employee assistance programme providing a free information service. Access to our employee benefit platform providing a large range of discounts across UK retailers. 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
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