At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver engaging Modern Studies lessons to inspire students at Ardrossan Academy.
- Company: Join North Ayrshire Council, a supportive and inclusive employer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a positive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity for career advancement in a dynamic educational setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your teaching career.
- Qualifications: GTCS registration or current probationers welcome to apply.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.
We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
This post is based within our Education Directorate. You will be responsible for the delivery of effective teaching services to children and young people attending Ardrossan Academy. This post has a start date of August 2026. Current Probationers can apply subject to achieving the standard for full GTCS registration.
Our values of Focus, Passion and Inspiration are core in everything we do and how we do it; they are the foundation that our work is built on across the whole of the Council. However, for the purposes of the recruitment process for teaching posts, we will explore the post advertised in conjunction with the appropriate Professional Standards.
As part of the selection process, we ask that you provide ONE completed reference alongside your application form. References will be read in conjunction with your application form. Therefore, applicants who do not submit references in time will be placed at a disadvantage compared to those who have provided appropriate references, as additional points will be added to your score where the panel are in receipt of a satisfactory reference.
Your second referee will be contacted by North Ayrshire Council if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Please note that it is your responsibility to gather a reference and forward the completed reference to the relevant contact within the School. References should be received before the closing date for the vacancy.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council.
Successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted from your salary following commencement of employment.
As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles: In Building – More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location. This post has been allocated the workstyle: In Building.
Teacher of Modern Studies - NAY17368 in Ardrossan employer: North Ayrshire Council
North Ayrshire Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional development of its staff. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and support for reasonable adjustments, the council fosters a positive work culture rooted in its core values of Focus, Passion, and Inspiration. Employees benefit from opportunities for growth within the education sector, all while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and young people at Ardrossan Academy.
