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Aberdeenshire Council; Newmachar; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council seeks a dedicated Teacher of Primary for Newmachar School. You will deliver high-quality education to pupils and contribute to the collaborative ethos of the school within the SNCT framework.

The post is fixed-term until 1 July 2027, with formal PVG scheme checks and GTCS registration required. Interview date is 05/10/2026. Salary follows SNCT agreements.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with GTC Scotland or eligible.
• PVG scheme checks required before start.
• Overseas criminal record check may be required for time spent abroad.
• Salary aligned with SNCT agreements.
• Minimum one reference from your current or most recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality education to assigned pupils within the school.
• Collaborate with staff to support pupils' well-being and achievement.

Skills

Teaching

Primary Education

Team Collaboration

Education

GTC Scotland Registration

Job description

Teacher of Primary (Newmachar School) - ABS48544

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.

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.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 1 July 2027

Informal enquiries to: Laura MacFadyen 01651 267420

Expected interview date: 05/10/2026

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 Scotland and review the

GTCS FAQs for 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.