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Location:Northfield Academy, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Term Time Full Time
Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)
The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.
job purpose/about the role
To assist and where necessary deputise for the Head Teacher in the conduct of the
affairs of the school to the benefit of the pupils, staff and the community it serves
through pursuing objectives and implementing policies set by ACC in accordance
with current legislation and within the agreements of the SNCT
This roll covers Pastoral, Child Protection and Safeguarding and experience of these remits would be beneficial.
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:
Appropriate teaching qualification
Full GTC (Scotland) Registration in the appropriate subject/sector
PVG scheme membership
The postholder is able to demonstrate:
•Teaching ability as an excellent practitioner
•Commitment to personal and school development
•Up to date knowledge of curricular innovations and good practice in support for pupils
•Initiative, extended professionalism and acceptance of responsibility
•Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, including health and safety legislation
•Strategic thinking
•Commitment to equality of opportunity
About Us
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
