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At Robert Gordon’s College, we aim to support our pupils to be the best they can be.  Fundamental to this is the provision of a support structure that both educates and supports our pupil’s wellbeing. 

As a Head of Guidance, you will be responsible for delivering Personal & Social Education lessons and supporting pupil wellbeing for a group of approximately 130 pupils from S1-S6, providing pastoral care and guidance to individual pupils at least once per session and more frequently when a need is identified.  Our Heads of Guidance report directly to the Deputy Head (Pastoral).

To apply for this post, please submit a CV and covering letter including details of two referees via ‘Apply’ above. 

This post is subject to the safe recruitment process required by the regulatory bodies associated with the services operated at Robert Gordon’s College, including a PVG check.

Working to the principals and practice of the GIRFEC framework, in addition to the responsibilities of keeping accurate and up-to-date records, you will form a key part in the life cycle of our senior school pupils and be involved in:

• developing the PSE curriculum

• participating in P7-S1 Transition activities

• welcoming and monitoring the progress of new pupils

• keeping subject teachers aware of special circumstances as appropriate

• promoting interest and a sense of identity of pupils through House Activities in conjunction with House staff

• liaising with other professionals within the College who are involved in a pupil’s education and care, as appropriate to each child

• liaising with outside agencies as required (Social work, the Children’s Reporter, etc)

• managing parental contact on pastoral issues

• assisting pupils with curriculum choice and setting appropriate targets

• advising pupils as to university or other appropriate courses and writing UCAS forms or references for pupils

You must have a proven track record of pupil support and a commitment to professional development in this area.  In addition you should be trained, and able to assist in, using software such as UNIFROG.  You should also have a recognised Guidance Qualification, or be committed to obtaining one as soon after appointment as is feasible.

In return for sector leading professional practice, we offer the successful candidates a salary based on Point 5 of the SNCT Principal Teacher’s scale, plus a salary enhancement, currently 6% of salary.

Robert Gordon’s College also provides a broad range of benefits in addition to the salary remuneration you will receive.  These benefits are non-contractual and may be changed by the College.  Currently, the benefits provided to employees include:

• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme 

• Access to free, confidential and independent Financial Advice

• Financial contribution toward the cost of buying prescription eyewear required for work

• A Bike to Work Scheme (following a successful probationary period)

• A grant towards the cost of buying a computer (following a successful probationary period)

• Life Insurance

• Group Personal Accident Insurance

• Company sickness absence pay

• Preferential/corporate rates at local wellbeing practitioners

• Preferential parking rates at the Bon Accord Centre car parks

• Access to a third party cashback and discount site via RGC email addresses

• Staff fee discount (after one year’s service) 

• Family Friendly leave, above statutory requirements.  This includes maternity, paternity & adoption leave, and Time off for Dependents.

At Robert Gordon’s College, we aim to support our pupils to be the best they can be.  Fundamental to this is the provision of a support structure that both educates and supports our pupil’s wellbeing. 

As a Head of Guidance, you will be responsible for delivering Personal & Social Education lessons and supporting pupil wellbeing for a group of approximately 130 pupils from S1-S6, providing pastoral care and guidance to individual pupils at least once per session and more frequently when a need is identified.  Our Heads of Guidance report directly to the Deputy Head (Pastoral).

To apply for this post, please submit a CV and covering letter including details of two referees via ‘Apply’ above. 

This post is subject to the safe recruitment process required by the regulatory bodies associated with the services operated at Robert Gordon’s College, including a PVG check.

Working to the principals and practice of the GIRFEC framework, in addition to the responsibilities of keeping accurate and up-to-date records, you will form a key part in the life cycle of our senior school pupils and be involved in:

• developing the PSE curriculum

• participating in P7-S1 Transition activities

• welcoming and monitoring the progress of new pupils

• keeping subject teachers aware of special circumstances as appropriate

• promoting interest and a sense of identity of pupils through House Activities in conjunction with House staff

• liaising with other professionals within the College who are involved in a pupil’s education and care, as appropriate to each child

• liaising with outside agencies as required (Social work, the Children’s Reporter, etc)

• managing parental contact on pastoral issues

• assisting pupils with curriculum choice and setting appropriate targets

• advising pupils as to university or other appropriate courses and writing UCAS forms or references for pupils

You must have a proven track record of pupil support and a commitment to professional development in this area.  In addition you should be trained, and able to assist in, using software such as UNIFROG.  You should also have a recognised Guidance Qualification, or be committed to obtaining one as soon after appointment as is feasible.

In return for sector leading professional practice, we offer the successful candidates a salary based on Point 5 of the SNCT Principal Teacher’s scale, plus a salary enhancement, currently 6% of salary.

Robert Gordon’s College also provides a broad range of benefits in addition to the salary remuneration you will receive.  These benefits are non-contractual and may be changed by the College.  Currently, the benefits provided to employees include:

• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme 

• Access to free, confidential and independent Financial Advice

• Financial contribution toward the cost of buying prescription eyewear required for work

• A Bike to Work Scheme (following a successful probationary period)

• A grant towards the cost of buying a computer (following a successful probationary period)

• Life Insurance

• Group Personal Accident Insurance

• Company sickness absence pay

• Preferential/corporate rates at local wellbeing practitioners

• Preferential parking rates at the Bon Accord Centre car parks

• Access to a third party cashback and discount site via RGC email addresses

• Staff fee discount (after one year’s service) 

• Family Friendly leave, above statutory requirements.  This includes maternity, paternity & adoption leave, and Time off for Dependents.

Robert Gordon’s College is seeking to appoint a qualified Teacher of Modern Languages to join the thriving Modern Languages department on a permanent, 0.8 FTE basis.  The post is available from August 2022.  Applicants should be able to teach two of the following languages; French, German, Spanish or Mandarin.  The post would be suitable for a probationer teacher.

The Modern Languages department comprises of ten members of staff and four native language assistants.  It is well resourced and all pupils and teachers have their own iPads.  All classrooms have interactive LED boards.

Applicants should be registered, or eligible for registration, with the GTCS and will be expected to contribute to the extra-curricular activities of the College and take a full part in school life. Salaries are based on SNCT scales and enhanced by the RGC allowance of 6%.

To apply for this post, please submit a CV and covering letter including details of two referees via ‘Apply’ above. 

This post is subject to the safe recruitment process required by the regulatory bodies associated with the services operated at Robert Gordon’s College, including a PVG check.

Pupils are offered a choice of modern language in S1, choosing from French, German, Mandarin and Spanish. In S2 pupils study two modern languages, continuing their S1 choice plus one other language.  In S3 and S4 languages form a compulsory part of the curriculum.  The Modern Languages department has an excellent record of success in presentation for examination at all levels, and significant numbers of College pupils pursue language studies in S5 and S6.  

The successful candidate will:

• Teach the full range of language courses to all year groups using a variety of active learning and teaching methods

• Create an effective teaching and learning environment in the classroom which offers support, encouragement and progression to all pupils

• Employ an appropriate range of assessment strategies, as required by departmental, school and national requirements

• Be proficient in using digital technology for administration and to deliver the modern languages curriculum in the classroom

• Contribute to curricular and cross-curricular developments, including developing teaching materials and planning courses

• Maintain appropriate records of pupil performance and assessment

• Offer commitment and enthusiasm in a department where an emphasis on mutual support and sharing of ideas is long established

• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies