Teacher Of Business Education, Blairgowrie High School

Job Description

Teacher Of Business Education - PKC10273
£31,584 - £47,565
Blairgowrie High School

Blairgowrie High School covers the Eastern Perthshire area.  We sit approximately 13 miles from Dundee to the east and 13 miles from Perth to the south.  We are also close to Glenshee ski resort and the Cateran trail. Leisure pursuits to suit all tastes abound!

Our current roll is just over 800 pupils and predicted to grow for the next few years.  We offer a variety of curriculum pathways for young people and have extensive support structures in place for our young people when they need support.

If you are an enthusiastic, motivated professional with strong organisational and leadership skills and who strives to secure the best outcomes for young people then this may be the opportunity for you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled classroom practitioner who is able to deliver the full suite of Business Education courses and qualifications.  You will be joining a high attaining and thriving department popular with lots of our young people. 

The department that currently offers S1 Digital Literacy; S2 Business and, in S3-S6, national qualifications or National progression awards in the areas of Administration and IT; Business Management; and Accounts.  Currently the department comprises 3 members of staff but with a growing school roll, this high attaining department that puts learners at the heart of everything they do, is likely to take further opportunities for curriculum expansion and growth in future years.  Although relatively small in size, the Department has a big impact and, working alongside colleagues in the Computing department, and together they are undertaking a refresh of our BGE curriculum to enhance digital and computing skills of all of our young people. 

With a high degree of success in ensuring young people enter positive destinations, the school takes account of labour market intelligence to ensure our business education curriculum is varied and up-to-date whilst reflecting the needs of the marketplace.

The Individual

The successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of pedagogies that engage learners.  The successful candidate will take account of the needs of all learners in their classrooms and ensure inclusive practice that leads to positive outcomes for learners.  An ability to analyse data to ensure that outcomes for young people are the best they possibly can be, will be required. 

High aspirations for learners, good communication skills with parents/carers and respectful relationships are key to the department's success and the successful applicant will be skilled in positive behaviour management techniques including restorative approaches, in order to be able to contribute positively to the good practice already evident in the department.

If you have an innovative approach to engaging young people and instilling a love of business education then this may be the job for you.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Lesley Hill, Depute Head Teacher on 01250 871200.

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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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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