Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that from 1 April 2023, candidates for roles requiring PVG membership will need to cover 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 £30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour).
The Council will initially pay for the PVG membership cost—either £18 for existing PVG scheme members or £59 for non-members—and this amount 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 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 appropriate subject/sector, or be eligible for such registration
* PVG scheme membership – Working with Children
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
* Current issues and developments in the Curriculum
* Curriculum development
* Inclusive practice in education
* Planning and assessment
* Classroom management
* The General Teaching Council for Scotland Standard for Registration and Standard for Career Long Professional Learning, Code of Conduct, and Scheme of Professional Update
* Collegiate and partnership working
* Health and safety
* Child Protection / GIRFEC
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, allowing many employees to choose a working pattern that suits both them and the organisation.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments during the selection process, or need more information about reasonable adjustments, please contact AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
We are also a forces-friendly employer, signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For questions about jobs, application, or support provisions for those in the forces, contact armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
We offer guaranteed interview schemes for applicants who meet minimum criteria and are:
* Disability
* Care-experienced and aged 16-29
* Aged 16-24, living in Aberdeen City, or attended an Aberdeen City Council school, applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (excluding Trades apprenticeships)
* Completed a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and applying for relevant apprenticeships
* New Scots aged 16-24 applying for any apprenticeships
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