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Teacher of Modern Studies

Teacher of Modern Studies

Fraserburgh Academy

Aberdeenshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
19 February 2019

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Modern Studies teacher to join a forward looking Faculty which is in the process of broadening the range of its subject offered to students.  A colleague interested in contributing to the introduction and development of Politics and /or Sociology, as part of a Modern Studies portfolio, will find plenty of opportunity for personal and career development within the Faculty.

Are you 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.

Salary for this post will be in accordance with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or eligible to be fully GTC Scotland registered.

We are proud of our diverse range of schools and environment and relocating to Aberdeenshire for the next exciting stage in your career is easier than you think.   You will receive an upfront payment of £5k settling in allowance (less tax and national insurance) as part of an overall relocation package of up to £8k (subject to criteria*)  NB This incentive will only apply to permanent appointments from applicants who are not currently employed by Aberdeenshire Council.

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.

Informal enquiries to Ian MacMillan - 01346 515771

For more information visit http://jobs.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/teaching/secondary-teaching/

A Privacy Notice giving you information on the data we hold on you, what we do with that data, who we share your data with and your rights under GDPR is available here.  Alternatively we can send a copy if you ask us to by emailing askhr@aberdeenshire.gov.uk.

 

Closing date: 19/02/2019

Reference: ABS17207

Fraserburgh Academy, Dennyduff Road, Fraserburgh, AB43 9NA

About Fraserburgh Academy

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+44 1346 515 771

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Fraserburgh Academy is a six-year Comprehensive Community School situated half a mile from Fraserburgh town centre. The Academy draws most of its pupils from its associated primary schools, namely, Crimond, Fraserburgh North School, Fraserburgh South Park, St Andrews Fraserburgh, Inverallochy, Lochpots, Rathen, Rosehearty, Sandhaven, St Combs and Tyrie.

The current roll is approximately 1200 making Fraserburgh Academy one of the largest secondary schools in Aberdeenshire. This is expected to rise over the next few years if new housing developments proposed within the area go ahead.

We are at the heart of the local community, and can offer you the chance to continue be pivotal in building relationships with the business community in order to create an even tighter bond. Staff and pupils alike enjoy a positive attitude to school, which creates an exciting, motivating atmosphere for all.

In our most recent HMIe Inspection Report the school was commended for:

  • Improving the morale of staff and young people and their commitment to improve Fraserburgh Academy
  • Partnerships with parents and the wider community
  • Developing young people’s understanding of different cultures and celebrating diversity
  • The strong leadership of the Senior Management Team and the support given by other senior managers
  • Developing leadership skills in young people
  • Important steps to improve you people’s learning, behaviour and achievement
  • Young people being safe and well looked after
  • Sharing good practice
  • High expectations

Staff Leadership
Staff are given many opportunities to develop leadership skills, including Associate Principal Teacher and Senior Management Team schemes.  Sharing good practice events, development and working groups.

Extra-Curricular Activities
School Staff provide additional activities for pupils thereby increasing their opportunities to develop their skills and abilities.  The activities provided over the years have included:

  • Badminton
  • Basketball 
  • Boxing
  • Christian Union
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
  • Fantasy Football
  • Football (Girls & Boys)
  • Global Rock
  • Homework/Catch up Clubs
  • School Show
  • Senior & Staff Choir
  • Orchestra 
  • Junior Choir
  • Library Lunchtime Club
  • Mathematics Masterclass
  • NASSA
  • Netball
  • Paired Reading
  • Rugby
  • School Radio
  • Table Tennis
  • Shakespeare Festival
  • Film Club
  • Vocal Ensemble
  • School Film Club

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