Teacher of English 0.6FTE, Crieff High School

Job Description

Teacher of English 0.6FTE - PKC11359
£32,217 - £48,516 (pro-rata)
Crieff High School

An opportunity has arisen for a motived and enthusiastic Teacher of English and Literacy to join our team in August 2024.  

The English Department is a successful, thriving team delivering a range of subjects and experiences for our pupils.

About the School

Crieff High School currently has a role of approximately 630 young people.  Working together we strive to help all young people to be the best they can.  We aim to provide a positive learning environment for pupils and staff and our school vision is "A rights respecting school that nurtures, encourages and inspires young people to be the best they can be".

Crieff High School can be found in the heart of Strathearn and our School is part of Strathearn Community Campus.  With many different partners operating from the campus including, Live Active Leisure and Culture Perth and Kinross, the opportunities available to both pupils and staff are well received.  Our school catchment covers a wide area of beautiful landscapes and is a short commute from both Perth and Stirling of approximately 30-40 minutes.

The Individual

The successful candidate will have appropriate qualifications and registration to teach English.  

The successful post-holder should have a thorough knowledge of pedagogies that engage learners.  

As well as delivery of the English curriculum, you will be expected to contribute to the development of literacy across the school which may involve support staff out with the department and working with small groups of learners.

The successful candidate will take account of needs of all learners in their classroom and ensure inclusive practice that leads to positive outcomes for learners.  

High aspiration for learners, good communications skills and respectful relationships are key to the department's success and the successful applicant will be skilled in positive relationship techniques including restorative approaches.

If you would like further information about this exciting job opportunity, please contact Lana Prince, Depute Head Teacher, School Improvement on 01764 657600.

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 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.