Broad General Education Teacher of Technologies, Perth Grammar School

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:

Broad General Education Teacher of Technologies (Fixed Term until 15 August 2027) - PKC13791
£35,022 - £52,740
Perth Grammar School

Join a Faculty Shaping the Future at Perth Grammar School.

Perth Grammar School is seeking to appoint a highly enthusiastic and motivated BGE Teacher of Technologies on a fixed-term basis for one year.

This exciting opportunity sits within our dynamic and expanding Craft, Design & Technology (CDT) Faculty and will support the delivery of high-quality learning across the Broad General Education (BGE).

The successful candidate will contribute to an ambitious and evolving curriculum, including:

• Delivering engaging and future-ready BGE Craft, Design and Technologies
• Developing creative, critical and design thinking skills across all learners
• Embedding digital literacy and STEM across the curriculum
• Creating meaningful opportunities for wider achievement and personal success
• Leading project-based and interdisciplinary learning, connecting subjects to real-world contexts

You will help drive a culture where learners are encouraged to be curious, take risks, solve problems and think like designers and innovators.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to help shape innovative learning experiences and contribute to the continued development of technologies education within the school.

We welcome applications from GTCS registered Primary and Secondary teachers.

You will join a fully equipped faculty designed to support inspiring, hands-on learning. The facilities include three dedicated classrooms and computer suites, a Makerspace environment for creative exploration and design thinking, access to advanced 3D printing technologies, and three fully equipped workshops that provide opportunities for practical, real-world learning.

The successful candidate will play an important role in fostering creativity, confidence and problem-solving skills in learners, supporting them to thrive in a modern learning environment.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

The successful candidate will:

• Be an effective and enthusiastic classroom practitioner.
• Have experience delivering engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
• Demonstrate a commitment to raising attainment and achievement.
• Show a willingness to contribute to whole-school priorities.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.

We are looking for an inspiring educator who:

• Has a passion for learning and teaching and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and partners.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills.
• Is enthusiastic about creativity, digital learning and innovation.
• Is committed to supporting young people to develop skills for learning, life and work.

 

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 Dawn McLeish, Principal Teacher of Technologies on 01738 472800 or at DMMcleish@ea.pkc.sch.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 (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.