Teacher of English - Oldmachar Academy - ABC

Job Purpose

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Oldmachar Academy

Permanent, Full Time

From 1 April 2023, roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above will require PVG membership. The Council will initially pay the membership cost of £18 for existing members or £59 for non-members, deducted from the first month’s salary.

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.

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

• Standard for Full Registration (see link)
• Understanding of the General Teaching Council for Scotland Standard for Registration and Standard for Career Long Professional Learning
• Code of Conduct and Scheme of Professional Update

• Continued personal and professional development in line with GTCS expectations, Code of Conduct and Scheme of Professional Update
• Principles and aims of Aberdeen City Council
• Completion of mandatory training courses and role specific training

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles, meaning many employees enjoy the freedom to choose a working pattern that suits them and the organisation.

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, contact

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. Email for forces: arm

Eligibility criteria include those with a disability, looked after young people, care leaver up to 29, aged 16-24 in Aberdeen, Foundation Apprenticeship, New Scots aged 16-24. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.