Principal Teacher, St Madoes Primary School, Glencarse

2 weeks ago

Perth Perth Kinross, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

Location: St Madoes Primary School Sidlaw Terrace St Madoes Glencarse, PH2 7NH

Salary: £55,077 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Job Description

Principal Teacher - PKC11506
£55,077
St Madoes Primary School, Glencarse

We are looking for an excellent teacher and an inspiring leader to join us in the role of Principal Teacher. This role has a 0.8 teaching commitment along with 0.2 management time.

Next session the post holder will have a Primary 1/2 class. The current management remit of the role is leadership of the Nursery but this is open to negotiation around the best use of the combined management skill set.

St. Madoes is a lovely school, situated on the Carse of Gowrie around 10 minutes outside of Perth and 20 minutes outside of Dundee.

We have 5 composite classes and a Nursery. We have excellent grounds and opportunities for outdoor learning. We have strong relationships with families and the community and pride ourselves on being nurturing and supportive to all.

Inclusive – Together we respect each others' uniqueness
Creative – Together we are curious and find new solutions
Achieving – Together we are confident and motivated lifelong learners
Nurtured – Together we can build a kind, caring and supportive community
'Together we can.'

The Individual

The successful candidate will be an experienced teacher who has taught a range of stages across the school including, if possible, composite classes.

The successful candidate needs to be flexible, personable and able to adapt to and lead change.

Ideally you should have a love of play and experience in developing play pedagogy and leading high quality, creative and engaging learning and teaching.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Lisa Millar, Head Teacher, on

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 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

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.

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