Teacher of Art and Design, Perth High School

Job Description

Teacher of Art and Design (Fixed Term for up to 12 Months) - PKC12189
£33,594 - £50,589
Perth High School

We are looking for a highly enthusiastic and motivated individual to work as part of our Art and Design department as an Art and Design Teacher.

You should have experience in planning and delivering engaging and stimulating learning experiences, which meet the needs of all learners.

The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher, with a track record of forming and developing strong relationships and collaborative working practices.

You will have excellent communication skills and have experience in positively engaging learners, families, colleagues and school partners to improve outcomes for young people.

You will be committed to promoting and demonstrating our school values of Ambition, Respect and Equity through being an outstanding role model for others.

The anticipated start date for this post will be January 2025, as Maternity cover.

The Individual

For informal enquiries about this post, please contact Rebekah Owen or Nicola Ross, Principal Teachers, on 01738 628271.

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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What we can do for you

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.