Secondary Teacher of English
Fraserburgh Academy
Fraserburgh
- Expired
- Salary:
- £21,867-£34,887
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 2 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.
Informal Enquiries to: Rhoda McDonald, tel: 01346 515771.
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 Fraserburgh Academy
Fraserburgh Academy is a six-year Comprehensive Community School situated half a mile from Fraserburgh town centre. The Academy draws most of its pupils from its associated primary schools, namely, Crimond, Fraserburgh North School, Fraserburgh South Park, St Andrews Fraserburgh, Inverallochy, Lochpots, Rathen, Rosehearty, Sandhaven, St Combs and Tyrie.
The current roll is approximately 1200 making Fraserburgh Academy one of the largest secondary schools in Aberdeenshire. This is expected to rise over the next few years if new housing developments proposed within the area go ahead.
We are at the heart of the local community, and can offer you the chance to continue be pivotal in building relationships with the business community in order to create an even tighter bond. Staff and pupils alike enjoy a positive attitude to school, which creates an exciting, motivating atmosphere for all.
In our most recent HMIe Inspection Report the school was commended for:
- Improving the morale of staff and young people and their commitment to improve Fraserburgh Academy
- Partnerships with parents and the wider community
- Developing young people’s understanding of different cultures and celebrating diversity
- The strong leadership of the Senior Management Team and the support given by other senior managers
- Developing leadership skills in young people
- Important steps to improve you people’s learning, behaviour and achievement
- Young people being safe and well looked after
- Sharing good practice
- High expectations
Staff Leadership
Staff are given many opportunities to develop leadership skills, including Associate Principal Teacher and Senior Management Team schemes. Sharing good practice events, development and working groups.
Extra-Curricular Activities
School Staff provide additional activities for pupils thereby increasing their opportunities to develop their skills and abilities. The activities provided over the years have included:
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Christian Union
- Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
- Fantasy Football
- Football (Girls & Boys)
- Global Rock
- Homework/Catch up Clubs
- School Show
- Senior & Staff Choir
- Orchestra
- Junior Choir
- Library Lunchtime Club
- Mathematics Masterclass
- NASSA
- Netball
- Paired Reading
- Rugby
- School Radio
- Table Tennis
- Shakespeare Festival
- Film Club
- Vocal Ensemble
- School Film Club
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