Teacher of Primary

Job Description
Arnage Primary is a small, friendly and rural school just north of Ellon with two classes; P1-4 and P5-7.  We’ve got lots of space and love our outside area.  The countryside around us is stunning, we think we’ve got the best views in Aberdeenshire!  This term we are going to be running a Code Club and doing Bikeability.  We are also working on our Eco Schools award because we have a great garden.

The primary school aims to provide an excellent education for pupils, a safe and nurturing environment and an ethos that celebrates confident individuals and successful learners.  New Head Teacher, Mr Craig and his team of motivational teachers are looking for a part time Primary Teacher to join their team.

To visit the school's website, click here - http://arnage.aberdeenshire.sch.uk/ <http://arnage.aberdeenshire.sch.uk/>

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.

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.

Requirements
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 outwith Aberdeenshire Council.

The majority of posts within Aberdeenshire Council fall into one of the categories as detailed on the Worksmart website - http://worksmart.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.

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

Informal enquiries to Mike Craig - 01358 701233

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Closing date: 01/05/2019

Reference: ABS18202

Arnage Primary,Auchnagatt, Ellon