Job Purpose:Before applying for this job, it is important that youRoles that require PVG MembershipPlease note that with effect from 1 April , 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, and above.
(Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30, 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.To contribute to the management of the school/service and the delivery of quality education through the appropriate involvement of the pupils, staff, parents, multi-disciplinary agencies and the community it serves.
This will be done in accordance with the Authority's Strategic Plan, the school's/service's Development Plan, National Priorities, Local Improvement Objectives, in accordance with current legislation, and within national and local agreementsAbout Our School Lochside Academy is a large secondary school with a roll of just over pupils.
Our School Vision is to inspire a culture of continuous improvement – "ASPIRE: We Will Succeed".
Our school values are Ambition, Support, Perseverance, Integrity, Respect and Equality.
Our 6 associated primary schools (Abbotswell, Charleston, Greyhope, Kirkhill, Loirston and Tullos) are linked closely to us.
We are "Improving Together" around our core aims of being Ambitious in Literacy and Numeracy, Supporting Health and Wellbeing, and Aspiring to reach a Positive Destination for all.You can find out more about us here:•School Video: •Website: lochside.aberdeen.sch.uk•School Improvement Journey: About the Role There is an exciting opportunity to join our school as Principal Teacher of Curriculum and Equity.
The key roles and responsibilities are:•Working closely with the DHT Raising Attainment and Achievement to implement and evaluate raising attainment interventions•Collaborating with faculty leaders to implement and evaluate raising attainment strategies (including widening our curriculum offer and the forensic use of data)•Leading our Pupil Equity Funding Plan•Further developing a Growth Mindset across all stakeholders•Supporting our celebrating pupil achievement strategy The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:• Appropriate Teaching Qualification• Full GTC (Scotland) Registration in the appropriate subject / sector• PVG scheme membershipThe postholder is able to demonstrate:• Current and relevant legislation and improvement frameworks linked to EducationAbout UsPlease see the Job Profile for further details.Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
For further information, please see our .Armed ForcesWe are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
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We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.Guaranteed Interview SchemeWe have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who: have a disability as defined by the Equality Act (all jobs)looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)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 Apprenticeshipare New Scots* aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships *"New Scots" are defined as refugees and asylum seekers who are in Scottish communities and include those who have been granted refugee status or another form of humanitarian protection, people seeking asylum, those who have been refused asylum, and those whose application has been refused but who remain in Scotland.