Teacher of Design Technologies - Aberdeen Grammar School
Full Time
£33,594 - £50,589/year
14 Nov 2024
Aberdeen
Verified by Turrior
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
85 / 100
Offer value
Strong offer due to competitive salary range, a supportive employer, and advancement opportunities in an educational setting.
- Competitive salary: £33,594–£50,589/year
- Opportunities for professional advancement
- Contribute to a supportive educational environment
Pros
- Competitive salary (£33,594–£50,589/year) for educators
- Opportunity for career advancement with the Principal Teacher Project
- Robust support for professional development
Cons
- Requires specific qualifications and PVG membership
- Full-time role may limit flexibility
- Potential bureaucracy within public sector education
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • Full-time
Good fit
- Experienced teachers with a passion for design
- Educators looking to take on leadership roles
- Professionals committed to fostering student success
Not recommended for
- Inexperienced or unqualified teaching candidates
- Individuals seeking part-time employment
- Those not interested in the public sector education field
Motivation fit
Desire to positively impact student learningInterest in ongoing professional development and leadershipCommitment to educational values and community engagement
Key skills
Teaching and curriculum development in design technologiesClassroom managementCollaboration with faculty and external bodiesAdaptability in diverse educational settings
Score: 85/100 AI verified analysis
About the job
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: Aberdeen Grammar School, AberdeenDuration: Permanent, Full Time
There will be an opportunity for a 1 year fixed term Principal Teacher Project remit within this role.
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
About the role:
To deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute to the professional, corporate life of the school in relation to pupils, staff and appropriate external bodies within the agreements of the SNCT
There will be an opportunity for a 1 year fixed term Principal Teacher Project remit within this role.The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:Appropriate teaching qualification Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the appropriate subject/sector, or be eligible for such registration PVG scheme membership – Working with ChildrenThe postholder is able to demonstrate:Skills & Experience in:
Standard for Full Registration
Understanding of:
The General Teaching Council for Scotland Standard for Registration and Standard for Career Long Professional Learning, Code of Conduct and Scheme of Professional Update
The guiding principles of Aberdeen City Council – linked to Aberdeen City Council Capability Framework (Level 1)
Commitment to:
Continued personal and professional development in line with GTCS expectations, Code of Conduct and Scheme of Professional UpdateAbout 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 AskHR@aberdeencity.gov.uk.
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: armedforces@aberdeencity.gov.uk. 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
