Teacher of Physical Education - Lochside Academy - ABC10959
Aberdeen City Council
- Aberdeen
- £32,217-48,516 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Duration: Full time (Term Time), PermanentLochside Academy is a school with an increasing roll. We now have several opportunities to come and join our school. Please see the link below to find out more about us.Continuous improvement to teaching and learning is our core purpose. As part of the recruitment process there will be an opportunity to deliver a lesson in addition to a formal interview. If you have any questions about the post, please do not hesitate to contact us at lochsideacademy@aberdeencity.gov.ukRoles that require PVG MembershipPlease 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 12 and above (currently £32,555 per annum / £16.92 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:
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 SNCTRELOCATIONAn attractive relocation package may be available to the successful candidate if they are required to relocate their primary residence to fulfill 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.RequirementsThe post holder needs to hold as a minimum:Appropriate teaching qualificationFull GTC (Scotland) registration in the appropriate subject/sector, or be eligible for such registrationPVG scheme membership - Working with ChildrenResponsibilitiesThe post holder is expected to demonstrate:Ability to provide strategic direction and guidance to colleagues.Ability to lead curriculum development and quality assurance.Ability to teach the full curriculum in the relevant subject (or, in a multi-departmental faculty, at least one subject area) or sector, and to develop the curriculum.Ability to prioritise the work in the assigned areas of responsibility.The IndividualPlease see Job Profile for further detailsAberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.Flexible WorkingWe 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 ConfidentWe 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 .Armed ForcesWe 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: . We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.Guaranteed Interview SchemeWe 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