Principal Teacher of Learning - Bridge of Don Academy - ABC

Job Purpose

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 agreements.

Bridge Of Don Academy

Permanent, Full Time

Position requires PVG membership. Applicants must meet the cost of the PVG membership (cost applies only to roles with a full‑time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above). Council initially pays the cost (£18 for existing PVG members, £59 for non‑members), deducted from the first full month’s salary.

• Appropriate Teaching Qualification
• Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the appropriate subject/sector
• PVG scheme membership

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack for further information.

We are happy to discuss flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation.

We are a Disability Confident Employer.

We are a forces‑friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

• Applicants with a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010)
• Applicants who have looked after young people or who are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to 29 years of age
• Applicants aged 16‑24 living in Aberdeen City or who have attended an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades)
• Applicants who have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to that area
• New Scots aged 16‑24 applying for any apprenticeships

Eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.