Principal Teacher Faculty - Humanities (Turriff Academy) - ABS48396


Company:	Aberdeenshire Council
Salary:	£28,677 to £28,677 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Turriff, AB53 4EE
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Description

Lead and manage a team of teaching staff within the school and assigned curricular areas. Support and deliver quality education to assigned pupils and contribute to the furtherance of the school aims and values, learning, personal responsibility, respect for self and others, maximizing and recognising attainment, achievement and responsible social attitudes.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

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Teach in Aberdeenshire

Working Pattern: Monday and Friday

Fixed term for a period not exceeding 22/08/2027

Informal enquiries to: Kate Clarke 01888 530900

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Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

Salary for this post will be in accordance with SNCT agreements. Applicants must be or eligible to be fully GTC Scotland registered. If you qualified as a Teacher out with Scotland, please visit

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Please note that the grade for this position may be subject to change. Promoted Teaching Posts that meet the criteria will be resized on an annual basis, in line with the SNCT Handbook. Any grade change will be effective from 1st August each year.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.

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