Teacher of Modern Languages - Lochside Academy - ABC12592

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Aberdeen seeks a qualified teacher to deliver quality education at Lochside Academy. The role requires a minimum teaching qualification, full GTC registration, and PVG membership. The successful candidate will contribute to the school environment and support corporate life while working closely with students and staff. This is a permanent, full-time position offering opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Appropriate teaching qualification required.
• Must hold Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the appropriate subject/sector.
• PVG scheme membership required, specifically for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality education to assigned pupils.
• Contribute to the professional life of the school.
• Support the corporate life and external bodies as required.

Skills

Skills & Experience in Standard for Full Registration

Commitment to Continued personal and professional development

Education

Appropriate teaching qualification

Full GTC (Scotland) registration

Job description

Job Purpose

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Lochside Academy, Wellington Circle, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Full Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 12 and above (currently £32,555 per annum / £16.92 per hour)

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

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 appropriate external bodies within the agreements of the SNCT.

Lochside Academy is a large secondary school with a roll of just over 1200 pupils. Our School Vision is to inspire a culture of continuous improvement – “ASPIRE: We Will Succeed”. Our school values are Ambition, Support, Perseverance, Integrity, Respect and Equality. Our 6 associated primary schools (Abbotswell, Charleston, Greyhope, Kirkhill, Loirston and Tullos) are linked closely to us. We are “Improving Together” around our core aims of being Ambitious in Literacy and Numeracy, Supporting Health and Wellbeing, and Aspiring to reach a Positive Destination for all.You can find out more about us here:
• School Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glM63vVoquU
• Website: lochside.aberdeen.sch.uk
• School Improvement Journey: https://lochside.aberdeen.sch.uk/our-improvement-journey/

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Appropriate teaching qualification

Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the appropriate subject/sector, or be eligible for such registration

PVG scheme membership – Working with Children

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

Skills & Experience in:

Standard for Full Registration

Understanding of:

The General Teaching Council for Scotland Standard for Registration and Standard for Career Long Professional Learning, Code of Conduct and Scheme of Professional Update

The guiding principles of Aberdeen City Council – linked to Aberdeen City Council Capability Framework (Level 1)

Commitment to:

Continued personal and professional development in line with GTCS expectations, Code of Conduct and Scheme of Professional Update

About Us

Please see Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: [e-mail]. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:

• have a disability
• are care-experienced and aged 16-29
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs