Employment

General Information on Gordonstoun

Organisation

Gordonstoun School is known for the wide range of activities that it provides for girls and boys throughout the School's 8-18 age range. It has first-class facilities for these activities which include, in addition to all the normal subjects and many outdoor pursuits, expeditions, seamanship and a wide variety of rescue services.

The creative life of the School is vibrant and well developed, with Drama, Art, Music and Technology central to the life and ethos of Gordonstoun. There are opportunities for staff to contribute both in the role of expert or as an enthusiastic amateur.

Staff are deeply committed and during term work throughout the week, including weekends. The variety and range of our activities, coupled with a real commitment to work, indicate the School's aim to educate the whole person.

Location

Gordonstoun School stands in 150 acres of woodland, within walking distance of sandstone cliffs and sandy beaches on the beautiful coast of the Moray Firth in Scotland. Six miles away is the historic city of Elgin. Lossiemouth nearby is well known for its picturesque harbour, fine golf courses and Royal Air Force Station. The City of Aberdeen is about two hours' drive away, while an hour's drive takes you to the ski resort of Aviemore at the foot of the Cairngorm Mountains. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is forty miles away and is itself only about an hour away from London (Gatwick) by air.

General

There is a non–smoking policy throughout the Gordonstoun campus.

Applicants should note that offers of employment are subject to:-

1. Pre-employment health screening
   Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment health screening.
2. Disclosure Scotland (Criminal Records) Checks
   Gordonstoun School requires all employees working with pupils to be over 21. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Scotland check. The School pays the fee for this.
3. Satisfactory Employment References
   Applicants are required to provide two employment references. References are taken up prior to interview.
4. Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006
   Employers must ensure that any prospective employee is legally entitled to live and work in the UK. Applicants will be required to provide documentary evidence, at the interview stage, in the form of a passport, National Insurance Number and full birth certificate.  
5. Education and Qualifications
   For applicants who apply for posts that require specific qualifications, any offer of appointment will be subject to applicants providing evidence of such qualifications at interview.

Genuine Occupational Requirements in respect of Age and Gender

The Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006

As our students are aged up to 18 years, the School has set an age requirement for applicants for certain posts, where stated, to be aged over 21 years.

Sex Discrimination Act 1975

Please note that for some posts, where stated, only male or female applicants can apply.  These posts require genuine occupational qualifications and apply when a job can be performed effectively only be either a man or a woman.

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