Class Teacher 0.44FTE, The Community School of Auchterarder Primary Department - Internal

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:

Class Teacher 0.44FTE (Fixed Term until 15 August 2027) - PKC13865
£36,159 - £54,453 (pro-rata)
The Community School of Auchterarder Primary Department

Please note: Only existing employees of Perth & Kinross Council may apply.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Primary Teacher to join our school’s Primary team.

This a part-time, temporary post, to start from August 2026 until August 2027.

Our Primary School will have 17 classes for 2026-27 session.

The role will be to provide RCCT cover across the full range of primary classes from P1 to P7.

The working pattern for this 0.44 FTE will ideally include two full days, on Mondays and Tuesdays but there may be some flexibility around how the remaining 0.04 FTE is worked.

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver high-quality learning and teaching in line with Curriculum for Excellence.
• Foster a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment which supports wellbeing and achievement for all learners.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and external partners to support children’s learning and wellbeing.
• Engage actively in school improvement priorities and professional learning.

It anticipated that interviews will be held during week commencing 22 June.

About the School

The Community School of Auchterarder is an all-through school, comprising Nursery, Primary and Secondary departments serving the community of Auchterarder and surrounding district.

We have a roll of approximately 1,100 children and young people across all three sectors.

The school is situated in a rural location, approximately 14 miles south of Perth with good road networks to the rest of Perthshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh and the central belt. Our Associated Primary Schools are Aberuthven, Blackford and Dunning.

Our school motto is ‘Strive to Excel’ and, working together, we encourage all children and young people to aspire to be the best they can be.

Our aim is to build a community of learners who are:

Happy

Engaged

Ambitious

Respectful

Trustworthy.

The Community School of Auchterarder, at the HEART of our community.

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

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative teacher who is committed to raising standards, promotes high quality learning and teaching and has a strong commitment to meeting the individual needs of our children.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner who can demonstrate experience in teaching across the Primary age range. 

Essential Qualities

• Strong commitment to inclusive practice and equity
• Ability to build positive, nurturing relationships with children and families
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Understanding of curriculum development and effective pedagogy
• Commitment to partnership working with parents, agencies and the wider community
• Ability to contribute to a positive, values-based school culture

If you are an enthusiastic, motivated teacher who strives to secure the best outcomes for young people from across the school, then this may be the opportunity for you.

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 Natasha Conway, Business Manager, on 01764 662182 or by email at TCSOAContact@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 (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.