Teacher of Targeted Support - Lochside Academy

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Scotland is seeking a qualified teacher to deliver quality education at Lochside Academy. Responsibilities include managing classes, assessing student progress, and contributing to school improvement efforts. Candidates must hold a teaching qualification and GTC registration. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary range of £33,594 - £50,589 based on experience.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum teaching qualification required.
• Full GTC registration in relevant subject or eligibility for registration.
• PVG scheme membership required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality education to assigned pupils.
• Manage class organization and planning for teaching.
• Assess and report on pupil's progress.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Assessment techniques

Collaboration

Education

Teaching qualification

Full GTC registration

Job description

Salary: £33,594 - £50,589 per year dependent on experience

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

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
Duration: Permanent, Full Time, Term 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.

Lochside Academy is a school with an increasing roll. We now have several opportunities to come and join our school. Please see the link below to find out more about us.

Continuous improvement to teaching and learning is our core purpose. As part of the recruitment process there will be an opportunity to deliver a lesson in addition to a formal interview. If you have any questions about the post, please do not hesitate to contact us at [e-mail]

Job Purpose:
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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

manage and organise classes through planning and preparing for teaching and learning.
assess, record and report on the work of pupils’ progress to inform a range of teaching and learning approaches
prepare pupils for examinations and where required, assist with their administration.
contribute towards good order and the wider needs of the school
develop the school curriculum
contribute to the school and council planning and improvement processes.
maintain and develop knowledge and skills and contribute to the professional development of colleagues including probationary and student teachers.
work in partnership with parents, other professional, agencies and other schools
meet and maintain the professional standards which are set by GTCS Code of Conduct and participate in the Scheme of Professional Update in accordance with the requirements set by GTCS

The Individual

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] .

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.

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