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April 11, 2024
Aberdeen City Council
Aberdeen, Scotland
Job Purpose:Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.
Location: Mile End School, AberdeenDuration: Permanent, Full Time
Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)
The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee s first FULL month s salary payment.
job purpose/about the role
To assist and where necessary deputise for the Head Teacher in the conduct of the affairs of the school to the benefit of the pupils, staff and the community it serves through pursuing objectives and implementing policies set by ACC in accordance with current legislation and within the agreements of the SNCT.
Deputy Head Teacher Mile End School available from 21st August 2023
Mile End School is a busy and exciting place to work and learn with an all year-round Early Learning Centre provision with 80 places, 17 mainstream primary classes and 8 additional support needs classes for pupils with multiple and/or complex learning need, who are all supported by a staff team of 100 people who work really hard to meet the needs of all our pupils.
The school has a leadership team of one Head Teacher and three Deputy Head Teachers as well as a Principle Teacher - Additional Support Needs, Principle Teacher - Support for Learning and Principle Teacher - Health and Wellbeing.
The DHT position would initially have responsibility for quality assurance, leadership and mentoring the Nursery to P3 mainstream department as well as whole school leadership responsibilities for QI 1.2 Leadership of Learning and QI 2.1 Safeguarding and Child Protection.
The position requires someone with significant leadership experience as they will be leading a department with over 25 members of staff. A secure knowledge and understand of play pedagogy as well as experience of pre-school ELC quality assurance systems and processes are essential.
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:Appropriate teaching qualificationFull GTC (Scotland) Registration in the appropriate subject/sectorPVG scheme membershipThe postholder is able to demonstrate: Teaching ability as an excellent practitioner Commitment to personal and school development Up to date knowledge of curricular innovations and good practice in support for pupils Initiative, extended professionalism and acceptance of responsibility Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, including health and safety legislation Strategic thinking Commitment to equality of opportunityAbout UsPlease see Job Profile for further details.
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident
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, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected].
Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: [email protected]. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:
have a disability
are care-experienced and aged 16-29
are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs
Location: Mile End School, AberdeenDuration: Permanent, Full Time
Roles that require PVG Membership
Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)
The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee s first FULL month s salary payment.
job purpose/about the role
To assist and where necessary deputise for the Head Teacher in the conduct of the affairs of the school to the benefit of the pupils, staff and the community it serves through pursuing objectives and implementing policies set by ACC in accordance with current legislation and within the agreements of the SNCT.
Deputy Head Teacher Mile End School available from 21st August 2023
Mile End School is a busy and exciting place to work and learn with an all year-round Early Learning Centre provision with 80 places, 17 mainstream primary classes and 8 additional support needs classes for pupils with multiple and/or complex learning need, who are all supported by a staff team of 100 people who work really hard to meet the needs of all our pupils.
The school has a leadership team of one Head Teacher and three Deputy Head Teachers as well as a Principle Teacher - Additional Support Needs, Principle Teacher - Support for Learning and Principle Teacher - Health and Wellbeing.
The DHT position would initially have responsibility for quality assurance, leadership and mentoring the Nursery to P3 mainstream department as well as whole school leadership responsibilities for QI 1.2 Leadership of Learning and QI 2.1 Safeguarding and Child Protection.
The position requires someone with significant leadership experience as they will be leading a department with over 25 members of staff. A secure knowledge and understand of play pedagogy as well as experience of pre-school ELC quality assurance systems and processes are essential.
The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:Appropriate teaching qualificationFull GTC (Scotland) Registration in the appropriate subject/sectorPVG scheme membershipThe postholder is able to demonstrate: Teaching ability as an excellent practitioner Commitment to personal and school development Up to date knowledge of curricular innovations and good practice in support for pupils Initiative, extended professionalism and acceptance of responsibility Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, including health and safety legislation Strategic thinking Commitment to equality of opportunityAbout UsPlease see Job Profile for further details.
Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Flexible Working
We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.
Disability Confident
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, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected].
Armed Forces
We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: [email protected]. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:
have a disability
are care-experienced and aged 16-29
are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships
Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs
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