Teacher of ASL (Mearns Academy) - ABS49081

Aberdeenshire Council; Laurencekirk; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a dedicated Teacher of Additional Support for Learning (ASL) at Mearns Academy. You will deliver high-quality learning and teaching, helping pupils overcome barriers and achieve their full potential while building strong relationships that foster independence, confidence and participation.

Key duties include developing engaging learning programmes for pupils with additional support needs, delivering inclusive education, and promoting positive outcomes and wider

Qualifications

• Registered with GTCS in Scotland.
• Experience teaching ASN/Additional Support Needs.
• PVG clearance or willingness to join PVG scheme.
• Eligible to work in Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement engaging learning programmes tailored to pupils with additional support needs.
• Deliver inclusive and high-quality education, providing strategies that motivate and inspire pupils.
• Foster and build meaningful relationships with pupils to develop confidence, resilience and engagement in learning.
• Promote positive outcomes and wider achievement, encouraging personal growth and success.

Skills

Engaging teaching

Inclusive education

Curriculum planning

Student engagement

Education

GTCS registration

Job description

Teacher of ASL (Mearns Academy) - ABS49081

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people with additional support needs? Do you thrive on creating motivating and engaging learning environments that empower pupils to succeed? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for a dedicated Additional Support for Learning Teacher to join our team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality learning and teaching, supporting pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential while fostering strong relationships that encourage independence, confidence and participation.

Job Role

• Develop and implement engaging learning programmes tailored to pupils with additional support needs, ensuring meaningful learning experiences.
• Deliver inclusive and high-quality education, providing strategies that motivate and inspire pupils.
• Foster and build meaningful relationships with pupils, helping to develop their confidence, resilience, and engagement in learning.
• Promote positive outcomes and wider achievement, encouraging personal growth and success in all learners.

What You’ll Gain

• Professional Growth & Development
• Access to a wide variety of professional learning experiences through ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people with additional support needs.
• The chance to positively influence pupils' development, fostering their independence confidence, resilience, and success.
• A collaborative and inclusive team culture, where creativity and innovation are valued.
• A workplace that prioritises relationship-building, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for both staff and pupils.

This is a network post. The vacancy is for the Mearns Network, the hours are currently allocated to Mearns Academy, but you may be required to work within the Mearns CSN.

Working days / location schools to be agreed with the preferred candidate.

Post expected to start in early 2027

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding

01/07/2026

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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

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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.