Teacher of Biology
Aberdeen Grammar School
Aberdeen City
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,416-£35,763
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 3 October 2017
Job overview
The post holder is expected to demonstrate:
Ability to teach the full curriculum in the relevant subject or sector, and to develop the curriculum
Ability to manage and organise classes through planning and preparing for teaching and learning
Ability to assess, record and report on the work of pupils’ progress to inform a range of teaching and learning approaches
Ability to prepare pupils for examinations and qualifications and where required, assist with their administration
Ability to contribute towards good order and the wider needs of the school
Ability to contribute to the school and council planning and improvement processes
Ability to maintain and develop knowledge and skills and contribute to the professional development of colleagues including probationary and student teachers
Closing date: 04/10/2017
Reference: ABC03599
Aberdeen Grammar School,
Aberdeen,
About Aberdeen Grammar School
- Aberdeen Grammar School
- Skene Street, Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- AB10 1HT
- United Kingdom
Aberdeen Grammar School is a state secondary school in Aberdeen, Scotland, catering for around 1,000 students in a co-educational setting. Founded as a boys’ independent school in 1257, the school moved to its current location in 1863 and become co-educational in 1973.
Famously attended by the poet Lord Byron, whose statue stands in the school grounds, Aberdeen Grammar School has seen extensive redevelopment and modernisation over the past few years, with the latest additions being a gymnasium and updated rugby fields.
Headteacher
Ms Alison Murison
Values and vision
The secondary school’s motto is “Bon Record”. Teachers set a high academic standard for their pupils and are committed to maximising their potential, providing a broad and engaging curriculum to all, as well as allowing for extensive extra-curricular activities inside and outside school.
Aberdeen Grammar School seeks to ensure that pupils are properly equipped for life outside school, with the necessary life skills and emotional intelligence to flourish in the world of work. The school ethos values fairness and equality.
Inspection report
The most recent inspection in 2011 highlighted the following strengths.
• The high levels of young people’s attainment in S4-S6 in relation to comparator schools.
• Young people’s high standards of behaviour and positive attitudes to their learning.
• The commitment of staff to supporting young people’s learning through increased pupil support.
• The very wide range of sports, clubs and trips available for young people.
• The strong lead given by the headteacher and extended senior management team to improving the school.
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