Principal Teacher - Design & Technology (Banff Academy)

Aberdeenshire Council; Banff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a dedicated leader to manage a team of teaching staff at Banff Academy. This role focuses on delivering quality education and fostering a positive learning environment. The successful candidate will be committed to continuous improvement and must meet specific regulatory requirements for working with children.

Qualifications

• Must join or update the PVG Scheme for regulated work with children.
• Eligible for full registration with GTC Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of teaching staff.
• Support and deliver quality education to pupils.

Skills

Leadership

Commitment to quality service

Education

Full registration with GTC Scotland

Job description

Lead and manage a team of teaching staff within the school and assigned curricular areas. Support and deliver quality education to pupils and contribute to the school's aims and values, including learning, personal responsibility, respect, maximising attainment, achievement, and fostering responsible social attitudes.

The post holder must demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Note: The grade for this position may change annually, in line with the SNCT Handbook. Any grade change will be effective from 1st August each year.

For informal enquiries, contact Banff Academy: 01261 455600.

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Requirements

This role involves regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The successful candidate will need to join or update the PVG Scheme and provide relevant checks. If the candidate has spent over 3 months outside the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of these checks.

Salary will be in accordance with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or be eligible for full registration with GTC Scotland. For teachers qualified outside Scotland, visit GTCS – Qualified Outside Scotland for registration details.

This post requires at least one reference, preferably from the current or most recent employer.

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