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Aberdeenshire Council; Ellon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council seeks a teacher of English for Ellon Academy on a fixed-term basis. The role focuses on delivering high-quality English teaching to pupils and contributing to the school's professional life within the Scottish system. PVG Scheme checks and GTCS registration are required or in process.

Applicants should be prepared for a fixed-term contract ending 2027-10-10 and may indicate preference for part-time employment in their application.

Qualifications

• Fully registered with GTCS Scotland or eligible for registration.
• Qualified teachers with current PVG Scheme clearance preferred.
• Experience delivering English at secondary level.
• Ability to contribute to collegial professional life and school improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality English teaching to assigned pupils.
• Contribute to school improvement and professional life of the school.
• Comply with PVG Scheme and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

English teaching

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Assessment methods

Education

GTCS registration

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

Teacher of English (Ellon Academy) - ABS48371

We are looking for enthusiastic teachers who are committed to excellence and ready to work in a dynamic part of Scotland to deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute, within collegiate ethos, to the professional life of the school in relation to pupils, staff and appropriate external bodies within the agreements of the Local Negotiating Committee for Teachers and the Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 10 October 2027.

Part-time applicants also welcome; please state this as your preference on your application.

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

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Salary for this post will be in accordance with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or eligible to be fully GTC Scotland registered. If you qualified as a Teacher out with Scotland, please visit

GTCS – Qualified Outside Scotlandand review the

GTCS FAQsfor more information around obtaining registration with the General Teaching Council Scotland.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.