Teacher of English, Perth Grammar School

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Perth and Kinross Council Full time

Job Description

Teacher of English - PKC
£32, - £48,
Perth Grammar School

We have a vacancy for a Teacher of English 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.

About the School

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 expectation 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 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 Riverside PS, Tulloch PS, St Ninian’s PS, Luncarty PS, Stanley PS and Murthly PS.

The Individual

For further information about this post, please contact Scott Jewell, Business Manager on or email

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.

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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 . 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

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