Teacher

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.

RELOCATION

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:

You will be part of a specialist Autism Outreach team delivering universal, targeted and specialist levels of support to children and young people with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) across Aberdeen City. The remit of the post is wide and varied; from supporting individual children and young people in a school setting to providing support, training and guidance on effective practice within the field of ASC. In supporting individual children and young people you will be expected to design and implement an effective support plan and contribute to the individual Child’s Plan where appropriate. Training is provided to staff at all levels, including partner professionals and parents and carers with the focus on building capacity and supporting consistency of approach.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews will be held on 14th December 2018.

Closing date: 02/12/2018

Reference: ABC05007

Orchard Brae, Autism Outreach Service, Orchard Brae School, Howes Road, Aberdeen