Principal Teacher of Guidance - Bridge of Don Academy - ABC12717

Ktpws; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational authority is seeking a Principal Teacher of Guidance at Bridge of Don Academy. This part-time position requires an appropriate teaching qualification, GTC registration, and PVG membership. The role emphasizes quality education management through collaboration with pupils, staff, and parents. The salary ranges from £23,890 to £28,472 per year on a temporary contract. Flexible working arrangements are available to support diverse needs.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Must hold a minimum appropriate teaching qualification.
• Full GTC (Scotland) registration in the relevant subject.
• PVG scheme membership is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the management of the school/service.
• Deliver quality education by engaging with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Adhere to statutory and local educational requirements.

Skills

Teaching Qualification

Full GTC Registration

PVG membership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

# Principal Teacher of Guidance - Bridge of Don AcademyRef no:: ABC12717Published:: 05/01/2026Closes:: 19/01/2026Location:: Bridge Of Don Academy, Aberdeen, AB22 8RRSalary:: £23,890 - £28,472 per yearContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 14 hours per week## Job Purpose:**Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.****Location:** Bridge Of Don Academy, Aberdeen **Duration:** Fixed Term, Part 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 £31,505 per annum / £17.31 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 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.## The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:Appropriate Teaching QualificationFull GTC (Scotland) Registration in the appropriate subject / sectorPVG scheme membership## The postholder is able to demonstrate:Please click on links below: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 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 [e-mail].**Armed Forces**We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold 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: [e-mail]. 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 apprenticeshipsPlease note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.Further information can be found at## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement