Principal Teacher of Craft, Design & Technology, 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:

Principal Teacher of Craft, Design & Technology - PKC13552
£69,231
Perth Grammar School

The successful applicant will take up post on Monday 17 August 2026.

Perth Grammar School is seeking an inspiring and future‑focused Principal Teacher of Craft, Design & Technology to lead a high‑performing faculty and drive innovation across the school. This is a key leadership role with a whole‑school remit for Project‑Based Learning (PBL)—ideal for a leader who thrives on creativity, collaboration, and transformational change.

This is more than a faculty leadership post. It is an opportunity to shape the learning experiences of young people across Perth Grammar School and influence how our community prepares learners for the opportunities of the 21st century.

As Principal Teacher, you will:

• Provide clear strategic direction and embody the values of the GTCS Standard for Leadership and Management.
• Lead high-quality learning, teaching, and assessment across Craft, Design & Technology.
• Champion Project‑Based Learning across the school, working with colleagues to design authentic interdisciplinary learning experiences.
• Use evidence and data to raise attainment and ensure equity.
• Support and develop staff, building leadership capacity and fostering a collaborative, innovative culture.
• Oversee the effective management of faculty resources, workshops, and digital technologies.

Our learners engage with a modern, future‑focused curriculum including, Graphic Communication, Engineering Science, Design & Manufacture, and Creative Thinking.

You’ll lead a team that values creativity, problem solving, and high aspirations for every learner.

It is anticipated that interviews for this post will take place at Perth Grammar School on Tuesday 21 April 2026.

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

Skills & Experience Required

We’re looking for a leader who brings energy, vision, and a strong moral purpose, with a clear understanding of how design, engineering, and technology shape the world.

You will thrive on collaboration, supporting colleagues to excel, and are excited by the opportunity to lead school wide Project Based Learning.

You will model innovative, research informed practice and inspire others to embrace creativity and change. 

If you’re ready to lead a faculty at the forefront of creative, hands-on learning and influence innovation across Perth Grammar School, we’d love to hear from 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 Martin Reid, Interim Acting Head Teacher on 01738 472800 or by email at PerthGrammar@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.