Teacher of Technical Studies
Alford Academy
Aberdeenshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £26,697-£40,602
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 17 August 2019
Job overview
Job Description
We are looking for a Teacher of Technical Studies to 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.
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 could receive a payment of £5k settling in allowance (less tax and national insurance) in your first available salary as part of an overall relocation package of up to £8k (subject to criteria). NB This incentive will only apply to permanent appointments from applicants who are not currently employed by Aberdeenshire Council.
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
This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.
The shortleeting for this vacancy will be completed at the start of the new school term on 19th August 2019.
Closing date: 18/08/2019
Reference: ABS19208
Alford Academy, Alford Community Campus, Greystone Road, Alford
About Alford Academy
- Alford Academy
- Murray Terrace, Alford
- Aberdeenshire
- AB33 8PY
- United Kingdom
Alford Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in Alford, Aberdeenshire. It is a community state school set up under the Schools of Ambition programme for secondary schools in Scotland. The latest school handbook identifies a school roll of 615 secondary and sixth form students between the ages of 12-18 at the school.
The school has recently undergone a change of venue to a newer larger campus adjacent to its former site.
Headteacher
Moira Milne
Values and Vision
Alford Academy considers itself a learning community rather than just a school, educating children in and out of the classroom. It does not subscribe to a one-size-fits-all approach, instead respecting each student as an individual to help provide for their needs and educate them in a way that helps them become a successful citizen of the outside world. Its key values include wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity, things it holds at the centre of its school vision.
The campus has a variety of facilities including a swimming pool, sports hall, theatre and dance studio.
Education Scotland
“Young people in the school are very well motivated and interested in learning. They respond well to the varied teaching approaches provided in most classes and work well in groups and individually. Most are performing very well in classwork across the school, through listening attentively and concentrating on the tasks in hand. Young people are benefiting from the very wide range of sporting, cultural and community-based activities offered by the school.”
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