Secondary Teacher of Art & Design

We are looking for enthusiastic teachers who are committed to excellence and ready to work in a dynamic part of Scotland.

Salary for this post will be in accordance with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or eligible to be fully GTC Scotland registered. 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. An offer of employment by Aberdeenshire Council will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory. The preferred candidate will also be required to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Check from other countries as deemed necessary. An offer of employment by Aberdeenshire will be subject to the outcome of this check being satisfactory.

Job Purpose

To deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute, within a collegiate ethos, to the professional life of the school 
 
Main Tasks

• Deliver quality learning and teaching and promote the attainment and achievement of all pupils
• Participate in the professional and collegiate work of the school
• Contribute to the formation and implementation of school and departmental improvement plans

Experience/Qualifications/Personal Qualities

Essential Criteria

• Good knowledge of current planning and assessment procedures
• Good understanding of national and local curriculum policies
• Registered or eligible to be registered with GTC Scotland
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Able to create a motivating, learning environment and programmes of work, which take account of individual pupil, needs
• Good communicator, orally and written
• Genuine interest in children and their families
• Commitment to working in partnership with parents
• Commitment to collegiate working
• Adaptable and willing to try new ways of working
• Considerate, helpful and approachable

Desirable Criteria

• Willing to undertake further professional development and training
• Competent in the use of ICT, including application to learning and teaching
• Interested in whole school developments and the wider life of the school

Informal Enquiries to: Linda Evans - 01467 621655

Closing Date: 24th August 2014

Reference: ABS024680