Main Purpose of the Role
Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation 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:
Nursery Class Teacher 0.2FTE (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC13172
£33,594 - £50,589 (pro-rata)
Tulloch Primary School, Perth
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a motivated, creative and passionate individual who is committed to Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) to take up a fixed term post 1 day per week as our Nursery teacher until July 2026.
The teacher will be based in Tulloch Primary Nursery, working directly with Senior Management and Nursery staff. You will work closely with parents and the community.
The ELC setting will is open term time only, providing a 9am to 3pm service for nursery children and their families. This exciting opportunity will be ideal for an early year's teacher.
The ELC has capacity for 66 3-5 year old children and 10 Strong Start 2s, who attend 9-3 term time.
The staff work closely as a team, a member of the Senior Leadership Team oversee the management of the nursery alongside a Senior Early Years Practitioner to improve outcomes for the children and families they serve.
As with all our ELC settings, we promote a positive and inclusive ethos where our vision is to provide a play-based learning environment that respects the needs of everyone.
In Tulloch Primary School and Nursery we aim:
* To create an ethos where we encourage one another, build on values, and promote a spirit of courage and compassion.
* To provide and maintain a safe and nurturing environment in which pupils are happy and can reach their full potential.
* To provide excellence in learning and teaching and achievement for all.
* To actively promote the health and wellbeing of all by encouraging healthy living.
* To create a positive atmosphere where pupils, parents and staff work in partnership to enhance education and celebrate success.
* To foster positive relationships where everyone is valued and actively involved in community partnership.
This would be an ideal opportunity for an aspirational and experienced teacher to gain experience whilst working alongside a committed and highly skilled staff team within an ELC setting and primary school.
Skills & Experience Required
Working at Perth & Kinross Council
We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share.
Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!
Here's what we can offer you :
* A nationally agreed annual leave entitlement
* Eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme
* Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, and our Wellbeing Framework
* Access to a range of benefits
We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Next Steps
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Lynsey Simpson on or at Tulloch@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.
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External candidates are required to 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, you are only required to provide 1 reference, which must be from your current Head Teacher.
We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.
Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.
Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, whilst over the age of 18, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.
GTCS registration is required.
A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.