Teacher of Drama
Mackie Academy
Aberdeenshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £21,867-£34,887
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 31 August 2014
Job overview
Reference: ABS024787
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: Louise Moir tel 01569 762071.
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
Closing date: 31/08/2014
About Mackie Academy
We have a long tradition of providing an excellent all round education for all our young people. This tradition continues with the school achieving consistently high levels of attainment in certificated examinations. We are listed in the Sunday Times as being one of the top 50 performing schools in Scotland.
We are also recognised for providing a rich breadth of experiences beyond the subject curriculum which helps develop the whole child. The academy has an outstanding record of success both locally and nationally in achievements which include sport, music, public speaking, enterprise and citizenship. Pupils are encouraged to fulfil their potential and enjoy learning through a wide range of curricular and extra curricular activities available over lunchtimes or after school.
Our strong links with the local community are very important to us and a weekly column of information about the school's achievements and news is published by the local newspaper.
We have a happy positive ethos, courteous well-behaved pupils and a highly committed staff team who deliver rewarding and motivating experiences to the pupils of Mackie Academy.
http://www.mackie.aberdeenshire.sch.uk/
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