Due to the impending school break, you may not receive an outcome to your application until nearer August. We appreciate your patience during this time.
Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above, including teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour).
The Council will initially pay for the PVG membership cost, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members or £59 for non-members. This cost will be deducted from the employee’s first full month’s salary payment.
Job purpose/about the role
To deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute to the professional, corporate life of the school in relation to pupils, staff, and external bodies within the agreements of the SNCT.
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
* Appropriate teaching qualification
* Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the relevant subject/sector, or be eligible for such registration
* PVG scheme membership – Working with Children
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
* Ability to teach the full curriculum in the relevant subject or sector, and to develop the curriculum
* Ability to manage and organise classes through planning and preparing for teaching and learning
* Ability to assess, record, and report on pupils’ progress to inform a range of teaching approaches
* Ability to prepare pupils for examinations and qualifications, and assist with their administration if required
* Ability to contribute towards good order and the wider needs of the school
* Ability to contribute to school and council planning and improvement processes
* Ability to maintain and develop knowledge and skills, and contribute to colleagues’ professional development, including probationary and student teachers
About Us
Please see the Job Profile for further details.
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Flexible Working
We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, offering flexibility for most roles to suit both employees and the organisation.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk. For more information about adjustments or support, contact us accordingly.
We are a forces-friendly employer, signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For questions related to military service or applications, contact armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
We offer guaranteed interview schemes for applicants who meet minimum criteria and are:
* Disabled
* Care-experienced aged 16-29
* Aged 16-24 living in Aberdeen City or alumni of Aberdeen City Council schools applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (excluding trades)
* Participants in Foundation Apprenticeships with Aberdeen City Council applying for relevant apprenticeships
* New Scots aged 16-24 applying for any apprenticeships
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