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Secondary Teacher of English

Secondary Teacher of English

Banff Academy

Aberdeenshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
26 October 2014

Job overview

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.

Duration: for a period not exceeding July 2015

Informal Enquiries to: Andrew Ritchie, Head Teacher & Maureen Hall, Depute Head Teacher, tel 01261 812591

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

About Banff Academy

  • Banff Academy
  • Bellevue Road, Banff
  • Aberdeenshire
  • AB45 1BY
  • United Kingdom
+44 1261 812 591

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Located in the town of Banff, Aberdeenshire, Banff Academy is a co-educational six-year secondary school. Serving a number of small towns in the surrounding area, the school has around 900 pupils making it average-sized compared to other secondary schools of its type. The school moved onto its current site in 1970, but has seen extensive redevelopment and modernisation over the years, including a number of recent renovations to the school building, with more work planned on the school’s common areas. As a result of this, the school boasts of a wide range of modern teaching and recreational facilities. 

Headteacher

Mr Alan Horberry

Values and Vision

Banff Academy outlines a number of core values for staff and students to follow. These values consist of respect, for both themselves and others, responsibility, encouraging pupils to achieve to the best of their ability and take pride in their learning, equality, with opportunity for all pupils regardless of academic ability or personal background, and finally engagement, with pupils being pushed to take an active interest in their learning and be willing to ask for support when necessary. 

Education Scotland Inspection

“The school has taken some positive steps to improve the arrangements for meeting young people’s needs. All staff across the school and enhanced provision are now able to access up-to-date information on young people’s additional support needs. This includes helpful information for staff on ways to meet young people’s needs. The school has introduced welfare meetings which enable staff to work together more effectively in supporting young people.”

The full report into Banff Academy can be found here.

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