Teacher of Art/Design (Ellon Academy)

Aberdeenshire Council; Ellon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking enthusiastic teachers for Ellon Academy to deliver quality education within a collaborative and dynamic environment. This full-time, temporary position supports the school's commitment to excellence and involves working with various stakeholders. The role is fixed-term until August 2026, requiring GTC Scotland registration and compliance with safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Must be or eligible to be fully GTC Scotland registered.
• Commitment to PVG Scheme or update check required.
• Minimum one reference from current or recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality education to assigned pupils.
• Contribute to the professional life of the school.
• Commit to continuous improvement in service delivery.

Education

Fully GTC Scotland registered

Job description

Location: Ellon Academy Community Campus Kellie Pearl Way Cromleybank, AB41 8LF

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

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 18 August 2026.

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.

Informal Enquiries to David Birse, tel: [phone].

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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 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.

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