Teacher of Home Economics, St. John's RC Academy, Perth
- Location:
- St John's RC Academy, North Inch Community Campus, Gowans Terrace, Perth, PH1 5BF
- Salary:
- £36,159 - £54,453 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
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 Home Economics - PKC13650
£36,159 - £54,453
St. John's RC Academy, Perth
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated Teacher of Home Economics to join our thriving and ambitious department.
As a Home Economics Teacher, you will play a key role in shaping pupils’ learning across areas such as food, nutrition, health and wellbeing, and practical life skills. You will join a supportive team and contribute to the ongoing development of our curriculum and learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high‑quality teaching to assigned classes, including lesson preparation, assessment and feedback.
- Contribute to curriculum development under the guidance of the Principal Teacher.
- Monitor, record and report on pupil progress in line with school policies.
- Prepare pupils for assessments.
- Provide guidance and support to pupils on matters related to their education and wellbeing.
- Promote and safeguard the health, welfare and safety of all pupils, including undertaking duties as a registration teacher.
- Work effectively with parents, support staff and external professionals to enhance pupil learning.
- Engage in ongoing professional learning and development relevant to the role.
- Participate in school improvement activities, including planning, raising attainment and review processes.
About the School
Beautifully positioned at the top of Perth’s North Inch and overlooking the River Tay, St John’s RC Academy lies at the heart of the North Inch Community Campus. As a 2–18 all‑through school, we deliver high‑quality learning and teaching to more than 1,200 children and young people, from nursery through to S6.
The campus is also a vibrant hub for the wider community, offering state‑of‑the‑art sports and cultural facilities, alongside a broad range of services for people of all ages.
Our ongoing success is underpinned by:
- Strong, respectful relationships.
- Effective partnership working.
- A culture of continuous self‑evaluation.
- Leadership that flourishes at every level.
We provide excellent learning experiences at every stage, and our young people’s achievements continue to rise significantly year on year.
As a Catholic school, our vision and values are rooted in the Gospel. We are proud to be a Fairtrade School and the first all‑through school in the UK to achieve UNICEF’s Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award—recognition of our commitment to inclusion, dignity and children’s rights in everything we do.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
Skills & Experience Required
This role is ideal for a teacher who is passionate about delivering high‑quality learning experiences and supporting young people to achieve their full potential.
Please note the successful applicant will be required to attain the necessary paperwork from https://sces.org.uk to obtain RC approval from the Catholic Church Authorities.
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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 Step
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Marie Claire Futamata, Head Teacher and Campus Leader on 01738 454300 or at St-JohnsAcademy@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.
Where your application is successful, you will be required to attain the necessary paperwork from https://sces.org.uk to obtain RC approval from the Catholic Church Authorities.
https://www.teachingisbelieving.org/
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.