Teacher of Design and Technology

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 SNCT.

Location: St. Machar Academy, Aberdeen
Duration: Permanent, Full Time

From 1 April 2023, for all full‑time roles with an annual salary of £30,000 or more, candidates must meet the cost of a PVG membership. The council will pay the initial cost—£18 for existing members or £59 for non‑members—which will be deducted from your first full month’s salary.

• Appropriate teaching qualification
• Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the appropriate subject/sector, or be eligible for such registration
• PVG scheme membership – Working with Children

• Manage and organise classes through planning and preparing for teaching and learning.
• Assess, record and report on pupils’ progress to inform a range of teaching and learning approaches.
• Prepare pupils for examinations and, where required, assist with their administration.
• Contribute towards good order and the wider needs of the school.
• Develop the school curriculum.
• Contribute to the school and council planning and improvement processes.
• Maintain and develop knowledge and skills and contribute to the professional development of colleagues, including probationary and student teachers.
• Work in partnership with parents, other professionals, agencies and other schools.
• Meet and maintain the professional standards set by the GTCS Code of Conduct and participate in the Scheme of Professional Update in accordance with GTCS requirements.

Please see the Job Profile for further details. Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We offer flexible working across most roles, allowing many employees to choose a working pattern that suits both them and the organisation.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and may require a reasonable adjustment, please contact our disability support team.

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 provide dedicated support for active, former and family members of the armed forces.

• Have a disability.
• Are care‑experienced and aged 16‑29.
• Are aged 16‑24, live in Aberdeen City or have attended an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships).
• Have completed a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any relevant apprenticeships.
• Are New Scots aged 16‑24 and are applying for any apprenticeships.