Broad General Education Teacher of Technologies, Blairgowrie High School - PKC13546

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 are seeking a highly enthusiastic and motivated primary or secondary qualified individual to embrace this exciting opportunity in our newly created post – BGE Teacher of Technologies at Blairgowrie High School. This role sits at the heart of our dynamic and expanding Technologies Department, offering the chance to inspire pupils through innovative approaches and contribute meaningfully to shaping the future of technology education within our school. If you are passionate about making a real difference and eager to be part of a forward-thinking team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Applications will be welcome from GTCS registered Primary and Secondary teachers. Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

We are searching for an inspiring educator who brings hands-on experience in designing and delivering captivating and stimulating learning experiences, tailored to ensure every learner thrives. If you are passionate about education and adept at creating lessons that truly spark curiosity and engagement, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner, celebrated for their ability to forge and strengthen positive relationships and champion collaborative approaches within the school community. Your proven communication skills will enable you to connect meaningfully with learners, families, colleagues, and partners, all in pursuit of better outcomes for our young people. We are especially keen to hear from individuals with a genuine enthusiasm for digital learning, and a real passion for empowering young people to harness technology and shape a creative and innovative future.

The newly created Technologies Faculty at Blairgowrie High School brings together our Design and Technology Department as well as our Computing Department, fostering an environment where innovative digital learning thrives. This position would be ideal for a Primary Teacher with a keen interest in technology and in using digital tools to enhance learning for our young people, or for a qualified Secondary teacher in Computing or Design and Technology.

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 David Newsham, Principal Teacher of Technologies at Blairgowrie@pkc.gov.uk 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@pkc.gov.uk 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.