Teacher of Biology/Science - Hazlehead Academy

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council is seeking dedicated teachers committed to delivering quality education to pupils in Aberdeen City. Successful candidates will hold appropriate teaching qualifications and GTC (Scotland) registration, and will work within a supportive and flexible environment. In addition to a competitive salary, the Council offers commitment to diversity and inclusivity, ensuring fair opportunities for applicants.

Qualifications

• Appropriate teaching qualification.
• Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the relevant subject/sector, or eligibility for registration.
• PVG scheme membership – Working with Children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality education to assigned pupils.
• Contribute to the professional, corporate life of the school.

Skills

Teaching qualification

GTC (Scotland) registration

PVG membership

Job description

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that from 1 April 2023, candidates for roles requiring PVG membership will need to cover the cost. This applies only to roles with a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above, including teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (£30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour).

The Council will initially pay for the PVG membership cost—£18 for existing PVG scheme members or £59 for non-members. This amount will be deducted from the employee’s first full month’s salary.

Job purpose/about the role

To deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute to the professional, corporate life of the school in relation to pupils, staff, and external bodies within the SNCT agreements.

Minimum requirements:

• Appropriate teaching qualification
• Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the relevant subject/sector, or eligibility for registration
• PVG scheme membership – Working with Children

See the Job Profile for further details.

We offer flexible working arrangements for most roles, allowing employees to choose working patterns that suit both them and the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you require reasonable adjustments during the selection process or need more information, please contact [e-mail].

We are also a forces-friendly employer, signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant, and hold a silver award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For questions related to the armed forces, past or present, and their families, please email [e-mail].

We offer guaranteed interview schemes for applicants who:

• Have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Are looked after young people, in continuing care, or care leavers up to age 29
• Are aged 16-24, live in Aberdeen City, or attended an Aberdeen City Council school, applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (excluding Trades apprenticeships)
• Have completed a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for relevant apprenticeships
• Are New Scots aged 16-24 applying for apprenticeships

*"New Scots" includes refugees and asylum seekers in Scottish communities, whether granted refugee status or humanitarian protection, or those seeking asylum or with refused asylum who remain in Scotland.