Location: Orchard Brae School, Howes Road, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Full Time
Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that from 1 April 2023, roles requiring PVG membership will require candidates to cover the cost. This applies only to roles with a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above (e.g., teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above, currently £30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour).
The Council will initially pay for the PVG membership (£18 for existing members, £59 for non-members), and this cost will be deducted from the employee’s first full month’s salary.
Job purpose/about the role
To deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute to the professional and corporate life of the school, working with pupils, staff, and external bodies within the SNCT agreements.
Orchard Brae is seeking a teacher for Home Economics. The role involves working with pupils with complex support needs, requiring flexibility and adaptability. The focus is on developing life skills, independence, and providing sensory experiences. Experience with pupils with additional support needs and understanding of the HWB curriculum at milestones and pre-early levels is desirable. Visiting the school is encouraged.
Minimum requirements:
* Appropriate teaching qualification
* Full GTC (Scotland) registration or eligibility
* PVG scheme membership – Working with Children
Further details are available in the Job Profile.
We offer flexible working arrangements 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.
We are also a forces-friendly employer, signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, and a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For inquiries related to the armed forces community, contact armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
We offer guaranteed interview schemes for applicants who meet minimum criteria and are:
* Disabled under the Equality Act 2010
* Looked after young people, care leavers up to age 29
* Aged 16-24, residing in Aberdeen City, or alumni of Aberdeen City Council schools applying for a Modern Apprenticeship
* Participants of Foundation Apprenticeships with Aberdeen City Council
* New Scots refugees and asylum seekers aged 16-24 applying for apprenticeships
*"New Scots" include refugees, asylum seekers, and those granted humanitarian protection in Scotland.
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