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Teacher of Modern Studies

Teacher of Modern Studies

Aberdeen Grammar School

Aberdeen City

Salary:
£27,498.00 - £41,412.00 per year
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
28 April 2021

Job overview

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: Aberdeen Grammar School

Duration: Permanent, Full Time

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

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

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 AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.

Armed Forces

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: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

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

 

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

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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