Teacher of Geography/Modern Studies (Westhill Academy) - ABS48840

Aberdeenshire Council; Westhill; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council's Westhill Academy is seeking a Geography/Modern Studies teacher to deliver high-quality lessons to pupils and contribute to the school's collegiate ethos.

The role is fixed-term until 1 July 2027; candidates must hold a Geography qualification, be eligible for GTC Scotland registration, and willing to undergo PVG checks. Informal enquiries to Jason Fitzgerald.

Qualifications

• Must hold Geography qualification.
• GTC Scotland registration or eligibility is required.
• PVG scheme membership or update check is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver geography/modern studies lessons to assigned pupils.
• Contribute to school improvement and collegial professional life.
• Comply with safeguarding and local/SCQT agreements.

Skills

Geography qualification

Job description

Teacher of Geography/Modern Studies (Westhill Academy) - ABS48840

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.

Successful candidate must hold a Geography qualification.

Fixed Term for a period not exceeding 01 July 2027.

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.