She will be a familiar face to many in the Deans school community, having served as Depute Headteacher for the past eight years.
The former PE teacher joined Deans from Dalziel High School in Motherwell, where she also served a Principal Teacher of pupil support and acting Depute Headteacher.
Mrs Bleach started her teaching career in her home area of Fife, after graduating from Edinburgh University with a degree in PE teaching, and spent a year travelling in Australia and New Zealand.
A mum of two teenage daughters, she enjoys active outdoor pursuits and the gym in her free time.
Deans Headteacher Caroline Bleach said: "I am delighted to be appointed as Acting Headteacher of Deans Community High School in Livingston.
"As a member of the school community for over eight years, I have got to know pupils and families well and I look forward to continuing on this journey with them.
"Deans is a vibrant school community and our young people continue to inspire me every day, to constantly do better for them."
