Principal Teacher, Kenmore Primary School and Grandtully Primary School

Job Description

Principal Teacher - PKC11262
£52,896
Kenmore Primary School and Grandtully Primary School

The role will have a 0.8FTE Teaching responsibility but will have a Principal Teaching remit across both Kenmore Primary School and Grandtully Primary School.

The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who has taught a range of stages across the school including if possible multi-composite classes.

The successful candidate needs to be flexible, personable and able to adapt to change as they will be working between two schools.

Ideally you should have a love of the outdoors and if possible experience in Forest Schools.

Experience in teaching a second language would be welcomed.

Interviews will take place at Kenmore Primary but candidates are welcome and encouraged to visit both schools for a show round.

The Individual

For more details about this position, please contact Sheona Allen, Head Teacher at sallen@pkc.gov.uk

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details for two 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.

Please APPLY ONLINE.  Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross.  If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of mandatory checks including eligibility to work in the UK, Disclosure Scotland or PVG, qualifications, references, and fitness to undertake the post.  This may also include an Overseas Criminal Records Check if you have spent time living overseas.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance.  You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes 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.

At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer.  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 PKC and you could soon be joining our team!

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If you are successful in a role with Perth & Kinross Council, you will have access to a range of benefits to help your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.