Depute Head Teacher, Lochside Academy - ABC11586

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.

Duration: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Lochside Academy

Job Purpose:

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.

About Our School

Lochside Academy is a large secondary school with a roll of just over 1200 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glM63vVoquU
• Website: aberdeen.sch.uk
• School Improvement Journey: https://lochside.aberdeen.sch.uk/our-improvement-journey/

About the Role

There is an exciting opportunity to join our school as Depute Head Teacher of Ethos and Achievement. The key roles and responsibilities are:

• Leading our Promoting Positive Relationships Strategy (including embedding UNCRC)
• Leading our Recognising and Celebrating Achievement Strategy
• Leading our Community Engagement Strategy (including weekly newsletters)
• Leading our Parental Engagement (including parent/carers evenings)
• Leading our New Staff Procedures
• Head of Myrtle House
• SLT link to Cultural Studies and Expressive Arts

Requirements

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

• Full GTC (Scotland) Registration in the relevant sector.
• PVG membership – children and young people.

Responsibilities

The post holder is expected 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 opportunity.

The Individual

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.

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"