Teacher of Computing (Mearns Academy) - ABS48622

Aberdeenshire Council; Laurencekirk; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council's Mearns Academy welcomes applications from teachers who are passionate about their subject and supporting young people on their learning journey aligning to our key school values of Respect, Wellbeing and Ambition giving young people the best opportunity to build a brilliant future.

The post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.

Qualifications

• This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults; PVG scheme checks may be required.
• Candidate must be or eligible to be fully GTC Scotland registered.
• A current reference from your most recent employer is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to assigned pupils and support learning across the subject.
• Contribute to the professional life of the school within a collegiate ethos.
• Engage with external bodies and ensure quality service delivery aligned to policies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Professional conduct

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (GTC Scotland)

Job description

Job Description

Mearns Academy welcomes applications from teachers who are passionate about their subject and supporting young people on their learning journey aligning to our key school values of Respect, Wellbeing and Ambition giving young people the best opportunity to build a brilliant future.

For further information about please visit our school website - https://www.mearns.aberdeenshire.sch.uk/

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.

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 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.