Principal Teacher of Guidance

Ktpws; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Aberdeen seeks a Principal Teacher of Guidance at Bridge of Don Academy. This role involves contributing to school management and ensuring the delivery of quality education by engaging with pupils, staff, and communities. The ideal candidate must possess appropriate teaching qualifications, GTC (Scotland) registration, and PVG scheme membership. The position is temporary and part-time, offering flexibility in working patterns.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Disability confidence initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have appropriate teaching qualifications.
• Must be registered with the GTC Scotland in the relevant subject.
• Membership in the PVG scheme is required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the management of the school/service.
• Deliver quality education involving pupils, staff, and parents.
• Align with the Authority’s Strategic Plan and Development Plan.

Education

Appropriate Teaching Qualification

Full GTC (Scotland) Registration

PVG scheme membership

Job description

Principal Teacher of Guidance — Bridge of Don Academy
Job Reference: ABC12717
Published: 05/01/2026 | Closes: 19/01/2026
Location: Bridge Of Don Academy, Aberdeen, AB22 8RR
Salary: £23,890 - £28,472 per year | Contract: Temporary, Part Time | Hours: 14 per week

Job Purpose

To contribute to the management of the school/service and the delivery of quality education through the appropriate involvement of the pupils, staff, parents, multi-disciplinary agencies and the community it serves. This will be done in accordance with the Authority’s Strategic Plan, the school’s Development Plan, National Priorities, Local Improvement Objectives, in accordance with current legislation, and within national and local agreements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Appropriate Teaching Qualification
• Full GTC (Scotland) Registration in the appropriate subject/sector
• PVG scheme membership

Other Requirements

Post holder must be able to demonstrate: see Job Profile for further details.

PVG Membership

With effect from 1 April 2023, PVG membership cost will be met by the Council initially. Existing PVG scheme members: £18; non-members: £59, deducted from first full month’s salary.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confidence

If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, please contact [e-mail].

Armed Forces

We are a forces‑friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For those in the forces, those who have left the forces, and their partners/spouses/families: [e-mail].

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

• Have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• Looked after young people, those in continuing care or a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• Aged 16‑24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• Have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• New Scots aged 16‑24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Legal Information

Eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.