Teacher of Modern Studies (Ellon Academy) - ABS48509

Aberdeenshire Council; Ellon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council seeks a Teacher of Modern Studies for Ellon Academy to deliver high-quality education to assigned pupils and contribute to the collegiate life of the school.

The post requires GTC Scotland registration or eligibility, PVG scheme checks and adherence to pre-employment safeguarding requirements; a commitment to professional collaboration within the Local Negotiating Committee for Teachers. Informal enquiries to Tracy Booth may be arranged.

Qualifications

• Must be PVG scheme verified or undergo PVG update checks.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check required if spent time outside the UK in the last 5 years.
• Must be eligible to be fully GTC Scotland registered.
• Minimum one reference from your current or most recent employer.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Modern Studies to assigned pupils at Ellon Academy.
• Contribute to the collegiate ethos and professional life of the school with staff and external bodies.
• Adhere to safeguarding requirements and pre-employment checks; participate in school improvement.

Education

GTC Scotland registration

Job description

Teacher of Modern Studies (Ellon Academy) - ABS48509

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.

Applicants who are also History qualified are welcome to apply.

Informal Enquiries to: Tracy Booth 01358 281150

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.