Inspiring Maths Teacher | Real-World Maths in Brechin

Main Purpose of the Role

Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch.

We currently have the following opportunity: Teacher of Mathematics - PKC13795 £36,159 - £54,453 Perth Grammar School. The successful candidate will take up post on Monday 17 August 2026.

Are you passionate about transforming numbers into stories, puzzles into possibilities, and classrooms into places of discovery? If so, at Perth Grammar School, we are looking for an exceptional Teacher of Mathematics who can spark enthusiasm and build confidence in every learner. This is more than just a teaching role - it's an opportunity to bring maths to life. You'll deliver engaging and dynamic lessons across Mathematics, Applications of Mathematics, Personal Finance, and Statistics. From exploring real-world problem solving to helping pupils understand money management and data in everyday life, you'll show learners how maths shapes the world around them. You will also play an active role in supporting whole-school project-based learning, helping pupils apply mathematical thinking across interdisciplinary, real-world challenges.

Skills & Experience Required

• Brings energy, creativity, and passion into the classroom.
• Can make complex ideas clear, engaging, and accessible.
• Encourages confidence and curiosity in learners of all abilities.
• Has the ability to teach across the maths curriculum.
• Values relationships, enthusiasm, and a growth mindset.

If you're ready to inspire the next generation to think differently about maths and show pupils that numbers can be powerful, practical, and even fun - we'd love to hear from you.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

We have a vision of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross, to which everyone can contribute and all can share. Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. 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.

Here's what we can offer you:

• A nationally agreed annual leave entitlement
• Eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, and our Wellbeing Framework
• Access to a range of benefits

We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Tim Ledger, Principal Teacher of Mathematics on 01738 472800 or by email at TJLedger@ to find out more.

External candidates are required to provide contact details for 2 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.

We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@ to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process.

Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming 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.

Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, whilst over the age of 18, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. GTCS registration is required. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.