Teacher of English - Bucksburn Academy

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council is hiring a teacher to deliver quality education at Bucksburn Academy. The role requires appropriate teaching qualifications and GTC (Scotland) registration. A commitment to the professional life of the school and the ability to collaborate with staff and external bodies are essential.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Disability Confident Employer

Forces-friendly employer

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

Appropriate teaching qualification

Full GTC (Scotland) registration

Job description

Location: Bucksburn Academy, Kepplehills Road, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that from 1 April 2023, roles requiring PVG membership will require candidates to cover the cost of the PVG membership. 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 (currently £30,285 per annum / £16.64 per hour).

The Council will initially pay for the PVG membership cost, which is either £18 for existing PVG scheme members or £59 for non-members. This cost 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 such registration

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

We offer flexible working arrangements for most roles, allowing employees to choose a pattern that suits both them and the organization.

Disability Confident

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

We are a forces-friendly employer, signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. For inquiries related to the forces, contact [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 and 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 any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK depends on legal status. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.