Teacher of Modern Studies/History
Aberdeen Grammar School
Aberdeen City
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,866-£36,480
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 February 2018
Job overview
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 provide 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
Closing date: 04/02/2018
Reference: ABC03902
Aberdeen Grammar SchoolAberdeen
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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