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: Teacher of Mathematics - PKC13052 £33,594 - £50,589 Perth Academy An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at Kinross High School as a Teacher of Mathematics. This is a full-time permanent post, however applications for part time work will also be considered. You will be joining a team of high performing practitioners who have a wealth of experience in Mathematics. There is a strong commitment to ensuring that young people engage with the subject and achieve at the highest possible level. We offer Mathematics, Applications of Mathematics and support Numeracy across the curriculum at all levels. Our school values ambition, compassion, resilience and responsibility in both our staff and pupils. Our classrooms offer an inclusive learning environment for young people with vibrant lessons that excite and inspire. Kinross High School is a great place for young people to learn, and as a result we enjoy positive relationships with our leaning community. We are committed to the development of our staff. Wide ranging CLPL options are available to expand your knowledge and improve your classroom practice. We also offer development posts linked to our improvement plan which are renumerated through the commissioned work scheme. Last session, an Education Scotland inspection team evaluated Learning, Teaching and Assessment at Kinross High School to be Very Good. They recognised a ‘highly purposeful learning environment’ and stated that staff development is supported by a ‘sustained focus on pedagogy across the school’. You can find more inspection findings via the following link - https://education.gov.scot/inspection-and-review/find-an-inspection-report/find-an-inspection-report/details?id=3239 More than just a school, the home of Kinross High School is within Loch Leven Community campus. We benefit from modern purpose-built teaching facilities with excellent transport links. Our school is easily commutable within the central belt of Scotland. To view more information about Kinross High School or to ask about a tour, please contact Stuart MacBeath by emailing SMacBeath@pkc.gov.uk. Interviews for this post will be held on Friday 26 September 2025 which will include a lesson observation and panel interview. The lesson observation is for an S3 class and should last for 40 minutes. Topic - Consolidation of the following Es & Os: 1. Converts fractions, decimal fractions or percentages into equivalent fractions, decimal fractions or percentages. MNU – 3-07a 2. Chooses the most efficient form of fractions, decimal fractions and percentages when making calculations. MNU – 4-07a This is a BGE class who are at Level 3, extending into level 4. Skills & Experience Required Our ideal candidate is an excellent classroom practitioner. You should be a team player, a strategic thinker and be passionate about working with young people. GIRFEC should be at the heart of everything you do and you should have experience in using this to create an inclusive learning environment. So, if you are Ambitious, Responsible, Resilient, Compassionate, we want to hear from you. Full GTCS Registration 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 y ou : 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 Lynne Prentice on 01577 867111 to find out more. Click “APPLY NOW” 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. 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.