Teacher of Physical Education, Perth Academy

Job Description

Teacher of Physical Education - PKC11341
£32,217 - £48,516
Perth Academy

You have the opportunity to join our outstanding and high performing Physical Education team.    

You will have drive and enthusiasm, with a willingness to go over and above, combined with a capacity for sustained hard graft, which are essential attributes for the successful candidate in this large and thriving school community.  

A qualification in Dance would be advantageous but not essential. 

You will be responsible for the following: 

•    Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction.
•    Developing the school curriculum led by your Principal Teacher.
•    Assisting, recording and reporting on the work of pupils.
•    Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration.
•    Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
•    Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils including fulfilling the role of Home Room Tutor.
•    Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
•    Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development.
•    Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review.

The Individual

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Gail Murray, Depute Head Teacher on 01738 458000.

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.