Teacher of Physics - Bucksburn Academy - ABC13443

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; Kirkcudbright; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Disability Confident

Armed Forces Covenant

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Job summary

Aberdeen City Council is seeking a qualified teacher to deliver high-quality education to pupils at Bucksburn Academy. The role requires full GTC Scotland registration or eligibility and PVG membership for working with children.

The council supports flexible working where possible and is committed to equality and inclusion. The postholder will contribute to the school community and adhere to SNCT agreements while delivering engaging lessons and maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified to teach in the relevant subject/sector.
• Full GTC Scotland registration or eligibility to register.
• PVG scheme membership – Working with Children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute to the professional life of the school within SNCT agreements.

Skills

Teaching

Education

GTC Scotland registration

Teaching qualification

Job description

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the 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: Bucksburn Academy,
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 10 and above (currently £30,030 per annum / £16.50 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.

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 appropriate external bodies within the agreements of the SNCT.

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:

• Standard for Full Registration (please click on this link)

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

• 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 Recruitment@ .
• Armed Forces We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold 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: armedforces@ . 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 the role they are applying for who:
  • have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
  • looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
  • 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

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.