Job Purpose
Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.
Location: Lochside Academy, Wellington Circle, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Full 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 (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above, currently £30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour).
The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members or £59 for non-members, and 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 appropriate 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
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
* Standard for Full Registration (please click on this link)
About Us
Please see the Job Profile for further details.
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Recruitment pack.
Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation, meaning many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment for this part of the selection process, or would like further information regarding reasonable adjustments, please contact us.
Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners/spouses/families: [email address]. We can answer questions about jobs, our application/selection process, and our employee support provisions.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for, including those who:
* have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
* looked after young people, those in continuing care, or care leavers up to age 29 (all jobs)
* are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have attended an Aberdeen City Council school, applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
* have completed a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for relevant apprenticeships
* are New Scots aged 16-24 and applying for apprenticeships
Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs #J-18808-Ljbffr