Teacher of English, Perth High School

Job Description

Teacher of English PKC09728
£28,113 - £42,336
Perth High School

We have a vacancy for a Teacher of English at Perth High School.  

Perth High School is a large comprehensive, drawing pupils from a mix of Perth City and rural Perthshire.  The Department offers a wide range of courses from S1 to Advanced Higher and has high levels of uptake and attainment.  

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled teacher to join this strong team. 

The Individual

The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to motivate and engage with young people and show that they fully understand the values and principles of a Curriculum for Excellence.

For informal enquiries about this post, please contact Kerry Fraser, Principal Teacher on 01738 628271.

Please note, as this office will be closed from Friday 23 December 2022 at 5pm until 8:45am on Wednesday 4 January 2023, there will be no-one available to assist you with technical help over this period.

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, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

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.

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