Principal Teacher Performing Arts - Northfield Academy - ABC13974

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; Sur place; GBP 30 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aberdeen City Council is seeking a fixed-term, full-time Faculty Performing Arts lead at Northfield Academy to drive Drama, Music and Physical Education across the faculty. You will work with staff to develop curriculum and co-curricular activities, aiming for excellence in learning and assessment.

The role requires teaching qualifications, GTC Scotland registration and PVG membership, with the post running for 12 months from late January/early February 2027.

Qualifications

• Teaching qualification required.
• Full GTC Scotland registration in the appropriate subject/sector.
• PVG membership required.

Responsabilités

• Lead Drama, Music and Physical Education across the faculty.
• Drive curriculum development, extra-curricular activities and learning, teaching and assessment.
• Collaborate with staff to improve attainment and delivery of National Qualifications and NPA.
• Support partnership working and opportunities for young people.

Formation

Teaching qualification

GTC Scotland registration

PVG scheme membership

Description du poste

Job Purpose:

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Location: Northfield Academy,
Duration: Fixed Term, 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 10 and above (currently £30,030 per annum / £16.50 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 an employee's first FULL month's salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role

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/service's Development Plan, National Priorities, Local Improvement Objectives, in accordance with current legislation, and within national and local agreements.

Due to maternity leave, our school is seeking a fixed-term PT (Faculty) Performing Arts to lead Drama, Music and Physical Education. The post holder will work alongside staff, including the fixed-term PT (Project) PE, to lead all aspects of faculty improvement, including curriculum, extra-curricular, and learning, teaching and assessment. Housed in its own building, the faculty offers an expanding range of courses, BGE and senior phase, including National Qualifications and National Progression Award (NPA). Uptake and attainment across all subjects evidences a strong improvement trend, which the preferred candidate will be committed to continuing. In addition, they will have a passion for providing opportunities for young people and a deep commitment to partnership working. It is anticipated the fixed-term period will run from late January / early February 2027 for 12 months. Please direct informal enquiries to: Craig McDermott (Head Teacher) via 01224 455123 or [e-mail].

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

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

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Standard for Full Registration
• Standard for Career-Long Professional Learning
• Standard for Middle Leadership

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

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Flexible Working

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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 who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are 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
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

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