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Teacher of English

Teacher of English

Aberdeen Grammar School

Aberdeen City Council

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
23 January 2019

Job overview

Location:  Aberdeen Grammar School

Duration:  Permanent, Full Time

An attractive relocation package is available to the successful candidate if they are required to relocate their primary residence to fulfil this role. Relocation must be within a reasonable commuting distance to the workplace. Currently, the scheme offers a max of £8,000 (inc VAT) paid on a reimbursement basis

 

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
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: 23/01/2019

Reference: ABC05098

Aberdeen Grammar School, Aberdeen

 

 

About Aberdeen Grammar School

+44 1224 642299

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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. 

View Aberdeen Grammar School's latest inspection report 

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