Location: Royal School of Dunkeld Dunkeld, PH8 0AB
Salary: £57,429 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
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:
Principal Teacher - PKC12685
£55,155
Royal School of Dunkeld
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Teacher at The Royal School of Dunkeld. We are looking for a highly effective class teacher and senior leader to join our friendly and dynamic Primary School.
The Royal School of Dunkeld sits at the heart of our community and we aspire to maximise the potential of all our learners.
Our staff are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive atmosphere where everyone is helped, supported and challenged to achieve their best in all that they do. We take pride in our school values and work together as a school community to provide high quality experiences and opportunities for all our learners.
Please note this post includes a class teaching commitment.
Skills & Experience Required
We are looking for a highly skilled and enthusiastic practitioner to join our team as Principal Teacher.
You will hold a diploma/degree in Primary Education and have full GTC Scotland registration.
The successful candidate will:
Be a skilled and effective classroom practitioner with a detailed knowledge of the principles of the Curriculum for Excellence
Have an excellent track record in primary teaching and be able to demonstrate an ability to teach across across the Primary phase.
Be highly motivated and able to contribute to school self-evaluation, planning and development.
Have evidence of a strong commitment to raising standards and promoting effective learning and teaching.
Demonstrate an ability to motivate colleagues, work as part of a team and build relationships across the school community.
Have effective communication skills and a solution orientated approach to all aspects of school.
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:
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 Nicola Williams, Head Teacher on 01738 454470 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 (01738) 475555 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.
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