Teacher of Physical Education, 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 Physical Education - PKC13539
£34,938 - £52,614
Blairgowrie High School

Are you passionate about inspiring young people to achieve their full potential through health, physical activity and sport?

If so, Blairgowrie High School is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking Teacher of Physical Education to join our vibrant and supportive team on a full time, permanent basis.

Located in the thriving town of Blairgowrie, our school is proud of its strong community ethos and commitment to providing high quality learning experiences for every young person.

We are looking for a PE specialist who will bring energy, creativity and excellent teaching practice to our Physical Education department.

As a Teacher of Physical Education, you will:

• Deliver high quality, engaging PE lessons across S1–S6 in line with Curriculum for Excellence and national benchmarks.
• Promote health, wellbeing, physical activity and positive lifestyles for all young people.
• Contribute to a wide range of curricular and extra curricular sporting activities.
• Use effective assessment and tracking strategies to support learner progress.
• Create an inclusive, supportive learning environment where every pupil feels valued and encouraged to succeed.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the PE curriculum and support whole school improvement.

Why Join Blairgowrie High School?

• A welcoming, collaborative and supportive staff team.
• Excellent sports facilities and access to a wide range of sporting and outdoor resources.
• A strong commitment to professional development and career progression.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in a thriving school community.

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

Skills & Experience Required

We are seeking a committed and professional teacher who:

• Holds a relevant degree in Physical Education (e.g., BA/BS/MA in Physical Education or Sports Science with PGDE/PGCE).
• Is fully registered or eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) in the Secondary Physical Education category.
• Demonstrates strong classroom management skills and a passion for engaging young people in physical activity.
• Can deliver a broad range of activities, ideally including team sports, individual performance, fitness, outdoor learning, and health & wellbeing.
• Shows enthusiasm, flexibility, and a commitment to continuous professional learning.

 

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 Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Sean O'Hara, Depute Head Teacher on 01250 871200 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.

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.