Total 9 job vacancies by Aberdeen City Council

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: St. Machar Academy, Aberdeen

Duration: 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 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

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 Children

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

Standard for Full Registration

About Us

Please 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 Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

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 the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (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 Apprenticeship
• are 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.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

"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: Lochside Academy

Duration: 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 12 and above (currently £32,555 per annum / £16.92 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.

Lochside Academy is a school with an increasing roll. We now have several opportunities to come and join our school. Please see the link below to find out more about us:

https://youtu.be/glM63vVoquU

Job purpose:
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

Requirements

Appropriate teaching qualification

Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the appropriate subject/sector, or be eligible for such registration

PVG scheme membership - working with Children

Responsibilities

Standard for full GTCS registration

The Individual

Please 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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: 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

Responsible to a Team Leader as part of a team caring for the built and natural environment and creating the conditions for growth for Aberdeen through the development and implementation of an up-to-date and long-term land use and transportation planning framework and related matters to comply with statutory requirements.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Degree (or equivalent) in Town Planning or related discipline (e.g. Geography,
Environmental Studies)

Membership of the RTPI or other appropriate professional institute, or can demonstrate
a commitment to actively working towards achieving professional membership

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

Workload planning

Making a difference/outcome focused where it counts

Development and implementation of land use, transportation/related planning policies

Appropriate legislation, procedures, government advice and best practice.

About Us

Please 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 Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

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 the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (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 Apprenticeship
• are 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.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Description

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the Applicant Guidance by clicking on this linkand the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for. If you are new to the caring profession you should check to see if it is the career for you by going to http://www.aquestionofcare.org.ukand trying their interactive video challenge.

Location: City Wide
Status: Permanent, Full Time

Bon Accord Care are inviting applications to join the dynamic, inclusive and collaborative Delivery & Development team. We are recruiting a Project Manager, based in Aberdeen, at a time where we continue on an exciting and ambitious three-year strategic delivery plan [click here to access the BAC Strategy 2023-2026].

About us

In Bon Accord Care, we work in an integrated way with health and social care organisations across Aberdeen city to care, promote independence and healthy lives, whilst investing in our workforce. We play an instrumental part in supporting citizens to maintain their health and wellbeing through our provision of social care services. Our portfolios of services support people in their own homes, sheltered housing, and care homes, both on a continuing and intermediate basis. The values of Respect, Integrity, Accountability, and Teamwork (RITA) are important to us. They underpin our day-to-day service delivery and help us ‘make a difference’ in the lives of those we support and their families, and for our staff.

About you

The postholder will report to an Operational Lead within the team and will work closely with our service-based staff to promote consistent and collaborative approaches to delivery and development across our services.

Job Purpose:

To provide project leadership and management on a range of transformation projects assigned through the Transformation Project Portfolio process, in order to deliver appropriate projects on time, on budget and to the required level of quality.

More information

If this sounds like you, or if you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Operational Lead Craig Burden CBurden@Bonaccordcare.org , for an informal discussion.

Requirements

About you and this post

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team., someone who can help drive forward transformation projects that help us to ‘make a difference’ for those we support, their families and our staff. We are looking to attract the right candidate who offers knowledge and experiences of project management, that is underpinned with project management and change methodologies and approaches that successfully deliver improvements in the way we work. A keen collaborator, who works well across multi-sectoral boundaries and takes an integrated approach to continuous improvement. Someone who has a solid grounding health and social care and/or business. In addition, the key areas of focus within this role include:

• Contribute to business across all workstreams in Bon Accord Care.
• Excellent, clear, communication skills, electronic, written, verbal and that acknowledge and build on contributions of others.
• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in their role, promoting matrix leadership approaches.
• Challenges inefficiency and status quo, striving to introduce and lead improvements where necessary.
• Carry out duties in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and procedures and national care standards and professional codes of practice.
• Leads others to, and champions adoption of, BAC values in all areas of responsibility, demonstrating RITA in all they do.
• Focused on engagement, co-production and co-design of assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating changes and improvements in ways of working, that enhance experiences for service users and staff.
• Adopts a robust evidence-based approach to project development and promotes solution-focused ways of working in their own practice, and that of others.
• Is flexible and adaptable, responding to the needs of those with whom they are connecting.
• Leadership experience in guiding others through organizational change.
• Supervision of staff and business improvement and delivery and development teams.
• Familiar with principles of appreciative enquiry.
• Committed to their ongoing personal development.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills; with a high attention to detail and accuracy, and competent in using the MS Office Suite/ 365 - [Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and SharePoint].
• Have a strong understanding for the need for confidentiality.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Formal training on one of the common Project Management frameworks/methodologies or equivalent experience in the application of these frameworks/methodologies
• Experience in leading a project team and delivery of multi-disciplined projects in a health and/or social care environment

Responsibilities

The post holder needs to be able to demonstrate a sound understanding of:

• Knowledge of at least one of the common Project Management frameworks/methodologies
• Different approaches to delivering projects (e.g. PRINCE2, waterfall, Agile) their benefits and when it is appropriate to use each approach
• Knowledge of Business and/or Technical requirements analysis
• Knowledge and understanding of procurement legislation, as applies to local government
• Experience of managing change and improvement projects with a strong focus on delivering business benefits

The Individual

Please see Job Profile for further details on the role

The opportunity to visit some of our services and connect with staff and service users is also offered to candidates who are considering an application.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Fixed Term, 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.

The Projects Team is responsible for developing, planning and managing a variety of City Development and Infrastructure Projects which will positively impact the sustainable economic growth of Aberdeen City and its region, particularly in relation to energy and energy transition. Responsibilities of the Project Officer within the Projects Team include the management of projects from conception to delivery. The role is responsible to a Senior Project Officer, City Development.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline
• Project management qualification (desirable, not essential)

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Proven experience in trans-national strategic European projects.
• Proven experience in developing strategy and policy.
• Proven experience in contract management and performance monitoring.
• Strong communication skills with experience in confidently delivering presentations,
leading meetings and handling negotiations
• Successful collaborative working with peers and multicultural teams, and engaging
stakeholders to achieve objectives
• Analysing information to produce concise briefing papers and reports
• Independently managing workload and competing priorities
• Competent user of ICT systems and all MS Office packages
• Experience of working on own initiative, without ongoing direct supervision

About Us

Please 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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Temporary, Full Time

Planner - G13 £39,289 - £44,387

Planning Trainee - G10 £28,206 - £30,708

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

Aberdeen is a forward looking and culturally vibrant City with a proud architectural heritage situated at the heart of a region with an enviable quality of life. The post holder will be responsible for a challenging and diverse caseload of planning applications as part of the Development Management Team which also includes the Masterplanning, Design and Conservation Team. Appointment will be at Planner or Planning Trainee level dependent on interview, experience and qualifications. Trainees will have the opportunity of moving from Trainee to Planner grade upon obtaining RTPI membership and demonstrating sufficient experience, knowledge and aptitude.

Responsible to a Team Leader, dealing with planning and related applications as part of a team caring for the built and natural environment and creating the conditions for growth for Aberdeen through the development and implementation of an up-to-date and long-term land use and transportation planning framework and related matters to comply with statutory requirements.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

Planner

• Degree (or equivalent) in Planning or a related discipline (eg. Geography, Environmental Studies, Architecture, Urban Design etc);
• Membership of the Royal Town Planning Institute.

Planning Trainee

• Degree (or equivalent) in Planning or a related discipline (eg. Geography, Environmental Studies, Architecture, Urban Design etc);

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

Planner

• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills;
• Workload planning;
• Negotiation and Mediation;
• Working in partnership
• Ability to work well with colleagues to achieve objectives.

Planning Trainee

• Analytical, written and verbal communication skills;
• Workload planning;
• Negotiation and Mediation;
• Ability to work well with colleagues.

About Us

Please 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 Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

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 the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (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 Apprenticeship
• are 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.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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: Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen

Duration: Fixed Term, 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

The purpose of the job is to develop, plan and manage a variety of Economic
Development projects, predominantly in the areas of Business Support, Trade and
Investment and Employability and Skills, which will positively impact the sustainable
economic growth of Aberdeen City and its region.

The postholder will be responsible for overseeing and supporting delivery of a range of funded employability projects and schemes, liaising with internal and external partners and stakeholders, to provide an accessible and successful programme of support for some of Aberdeen's most vulnerable residents. Knowledge and experience of working in employability and skills is desirable.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

▪ Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline.
▪ A Project Management qualification or equivalent

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

▪ Proven experience in working on projects including European and
Government funded projects.
▪ Proven track record in leading complex projects.
▪ Proven experience in contract management and performance monitoring.
▪ Proven experience in negotiating, planning and monitoring agreements and/
or contracts.
▪ Proven experience of working in a project with multiple partners and
stakeholders.
▪ Proven experience of delivering presentations using a variety of methods
and media ranging from small groups to large conferences.

About Us

Please 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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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: St. Machar Academy, Aberdeen
Duration: 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 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

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 Children

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Ability to teach the full curriculum in the relevant subject or sector, and to
develop the curriculum
• Ability to manage and organise classes through planning and preparing for
teaching and learning
• Ability to assess, record and report on the work of pupils’ progress to inform a
range of teaching and learning approaches
• Ability to prepare pupils for examinations and qualifications and where
required, assist with their administration
• Ability to contribute towards good order and the wider needs of the school
• Ability to contribute to the school and council planning and improvement
processes
• Ability to maintain and develop knowledge and skills and contribute to the
professional development of colleagues including probationary and student
teachers

About Us

Please 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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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: St. Machar Academy, Aberdeen

Duration: Fixed Term to July 2024, Full Time - 35 Hours per week, 39 weeks term time + 2 weeks (41 weeks)

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 12 and above (currently £32,555 per annum / £16.92 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.

Paste job purpose/about the role

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

HNC or equivalent qualification in social science, youth work, community learning / development or relevant experience to the role

Ability to travel between various locations across the city

Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle to travel around the city

PVG scheme membership (willingness to join or update scheme membership)

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

Demonstrate skills and experience in:

Experience of mentoring / coaching others

Working with vulnerable groups / young people

Communicating and working with groups of people and individuals from a wide range of backgrounds

Working within a school, social work or youth work setting

Working with complex data sets and maintaining accurate client records

Prioritising workload to maintain young-person centred service

Effectively managing change and working flexibly to ensure consistently high levels of service delivery

Demonstrate commitment to:

The values of MCR

Aberdeen City Council priorities

Keeping knowledge of current practice up-to-date.

Demonstrate understanding of:

Various progression routes available to young people leaving school

The key principles of mentoring programmes

About Us

Please 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

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme