Job Description

Principal Teacher of Science (Permanent) - PKC07128
£54,522
Perth Grammar School

We have a vacancy for a Principal Teacher of Science at Perth Grammar School. The Faculty delivers classes across the Broad General Education and a variety of courses being offered throughout the Senior Phase encompassing a range of SCQF Level Pathways.

As the successful candidate, you 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 and the Senior Phase.

View The Faculty Of Science Here

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We Are Looking For a Principal Teacher Who

• is committed to the highest standards and expectations in all aspects of school life.
• demonstrates sound judgement and decision making, has the ability to prioritise effectively, to delegate and involve colleagues in decision making.
• is experienced in using Microsoft Office 365.
• is skilled in influencing and engaging.
• can lead others and who can exercise good judgement regarding the management of both change and continuity.
• has a proven track record and excellent pedagogical knowledge of learning and teaching.
• has the ability to raise the profile of our Science Faculty across the school and beyond, with a vision and ability for strategic thinking.

At Perth Grammar, through our core values of ‘Pride, Respect, Ambition’ we aim to encourage and support our young people to flourish as young global citizens with the skills, knowledge, values and attitudes that will enable them to adapt and thrive in life, learning and work. This is in the context of our overarching vision of becoming an outstanding learning community with the highest expectations of and aspirations of all learners. Our motto is With Pride, We Respect, With Ambition, We Strive.

Perth Grammar School currently has a roll of approximately 870 young people and is one of the four comprehensive non-denominational schools that serve Perth City and neighbouring areas. The organisation of secondary education in this area is based on the transfer of all pupils from Balhousie PS, North Muirton PS, Tulloch PS, St Ninian’s PS, Luncarty PS, Stanley PS and Murthly PS.

The Individual

For further information on this post, please contact Martin Reid, Depute Head Teacher on 01738 472800 or email MartinReid@pkc.gov.uk.

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.

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.

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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