Teacher of Primary (Newmachar School) - ABS48544

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

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council seeks a dedicated teacher to deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute to the professional life of the school within the collegiate ethos. Fixed term for a period not exceeding 1 July 2027, with interview expected on 05/10/2026.

The post requires PVG scheme membership or update, and full GTC Scotland registration or eligibility. Salary will align with SNCT agreements, and the post requires safeguarding checks and adherence to local and national teaching

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme check required.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required if spent time outside UK.
• Must be fully GTC Scotland registered or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality education to assigned pupils within the collegiate ethos.
• Contribute to the professional life of the school in relation to pupils, staff and external bodies.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality service delivery and continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and organisation.

Job description

Job Description

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.

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 1 July 2027

Expected interview date: 05/10/2026

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.