Teacher of English, Blairgowrie High 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:

Teacher of English - PKC13807
£35,022 - £52,740
Blairgowrie High School

Blairgowrie High School is seeking a passionate and committed Teacher of English to join our dynamic and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to nurture young minds, inspire creativity, and make a lasting impact on learners within a welcoming and inclusive school community in the heart of Perth & Kinross.

Blairgowrie High School is a vibrant, comprehensive secondary school serving a diverse and engaged community.  Our 3 key drivers – Our Learning, Our Wellbeing and Our Community continue to help us to improve outcomes for all our young people.  We are proud of our strong ethos and the values we promote; Aspire, Empower and Achieve.

As a Teacher of English, you will:

• Deliver high-quality learning and teaching across the Broad General Education (BGE) and Senior Phase, aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in literacy, language, and literature that motivate and challenge learners.
• Support pupils to develop critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills.
• Contribute to raising attainment and closing the poverty-related attainment gap.
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress in line with national and local guidance.
• Participate fully in the wider life of the school, including interdisciplinary learning, enrichment activities, and collegiate working practices.

Why Join Blairgowrie High School?

• A strong sense of community and collaboration.
• A forward-thinking and improving school.
• Opportunities for professional learning and leadership development.
• Beautiful surroundings in Perth & Kinross, offering a high quality of life.

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

Skills & Experience Required

We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who:

• Is passionate about English and committed to delivering inspiring learning experiences.
• Has the ability to build positive relationships with young people and colleagues.
• Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, equality, and wellbeing.
• Is reflective, innovative, and eager to contribute to continuous school improvement.

You will have:

• A degree-level qualification in English (or closely related subject).
• A recognised teaching qualification in Secondary Education (English), such as a PGDE Secondary (English) or equivalent.
• Registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), or eligibility for registration.

 

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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 generous annual leave package
• 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day
• Eligibility to join our pension scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework
• Flexi time (remove if not relevant)
• Access to a range of benefits
• Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions (remove not relevant)

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 Paul Cunningham, Head Teacher on 01250 871200 or at Blairgowrie@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 of these must be your current or most recent employer.

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, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check.

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.