Job Description
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job; it's about being part of an organization that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.
We currently have the following opportunity:
Teacher of Drama 0.8FTE (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months) - PKC12906
£33,594 - £50,589 (pro-rata)
Perth High School
We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Music and Drama department as a Teacher of Drama.
About the School
This is an exciting time to join our team! Perth High School is a large, friendly, and welcoming comprehensive school, drawing pupils from a mix of Perth City and rural Perthshire.
We are an ambitious school, committed to our community's development and currently undergoing a significant period of change, including a move to a state-of-the-art Passivhaus standard building, scheduled for completion by August 2025.
More information about the new school building can be found here.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have experience in planning and delivering engaging and stimulating lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
They will be an excellent teacher with a proven track record of forming strong relationships and fostering collaborative working practices.
Strong communication skills and experience in positively engaging learners, families, colleagues, and school partners to improve outcomes are essential.
The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to promoting our school values of Ambition, Respect, and Equity by being an outstanding role model.
Responsibilities
Our vision is of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross community, where everyone can contribute and share in success.
Our values and behaviours guide our work and support our key priorities. During the application and interview process, you will be asked to describe situations that demonstrate these values and behaviours.
We offer the following benefits:
* A nationally agreed annual leave entitlement
* Eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme
* Family-friendly policies, flexible working options, and a Wellbeing Framework
* Access to various benefits
We support flexible working arrangements where possible and encourage discussions with the recruiting manager about options. We also provide access to training and professional development opportunities.
The Individual
We welcome applications and encourage you to contact Colin Murray, Depute Head Teacher, at 01738 628271 for more information.
To apply, external candidates should provide contact details for 2 referees, including email addresses. One should be your current or most recent employer. If you are already employed as a teacher with Perth & Kinross Council, only one reference from your current Head Teacher is required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and a Disability Confident employer. We guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements. For reasonable adjustments, please contact the hiring manager or the Recruitment Team at (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk.
Diversity is important to us. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including former armed forces personnel/reservists, and support applications from those who have lived overseas for over 12 months within the last 10 years.
This role involves working with children and/or protected adults and is a regulated position under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, requiring registration with the PVG Scheme or an update check. An Overseas Criminal Record Check is also required if applicable. GTCS registration is necessary.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment checks, including references, and verification of eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications, and fitness for the role.
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