Teacher of Computing (Mearns Academy) - ABS48963

Aberdeenshire Council; Laurencekirk; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mearns Academy in Aberdeenshire seeks a passionate Teacher of Computing to deliver high-quality lessons to named pupils and contribute to the school’s ethos of Respect, Wellbeing and Ambition. You will work within a collegiate environment to support learners and colleagues and engage with external bodies as required.

The post requires full GTC Scotland registration, PVG scheme clearance, and adherence to pre-employment checks. Salary follows SNCT agreements, with placement in the Scottish system.

Qualifications

• Willingness to deliver high-quality Computing education across assigned pupils.
• Fully registered with GTC Scotland and PVG scheme clearance.
• Commitment to Aberdeenshire Council values and collaborative working.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality Computing lessons to assigned pupils.
• Contribute to the professional life of the school within collegiate ethos.
• Comply with PVG checks and pre-employment requirements.

Skills

Teaching

Computing

Team collaboration

Education

GTC Scotland registration

Job description

Teacher of Computing (Mearns Academy) - ABS48963

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

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This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.