Class Teacher, St Dominic's RC Primary School, Crieff - PKC13862

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 from August 2026: Class Teacher 0.67FTE - PKC13862 £36,159 - £54,453 St Dominic's RC Primary School, Crieff. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our team at St Dominic's RCPS in August. This will be a permanent, full time position. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, assess and deliver engaging learning experiences in line with Curriculum for Excellence. At St Dominic's RCPS, we place strong emphasis on our community of faith and creating a safe, supportive environment where children feel respected, valued and ready to learn. We are committed to meeting the diverse needs of learners, including those with additional support needs (ASN), through inclusive practice, differentiation and partnership working with families and external agencies.

Skills & Experience Required

• You will be committed to delivering the highest-quality learning and teaching and ensuring that all children are supported to achieve their full potential within a faithful and values rich, inclusive environment.
• The successful candidate will:
• Have a commitment to developing a community of faith and learning.
• Demonstrate highly effective classroom practice, ideally within early primary stages.
• Be committed to raising attainment and supporting all learners, including those with ASN.
• Show strong interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills.
• Be flexible, organised and contribute positively to the wider life of the school.
• Be committed to ongoing professional learning and improvement.
• Have proven ability to deliver high-quality learning and teaching.
• Have sound knowledge of Curriculum for Excellence and assessment approaches.

Where your application is successful, you will be required to attain the necessary paperwork from sces.org.uk to obtain RC approval from the Catholic Church Authorities.

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.

Next Steps

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Elizabeth Hunter, Head Teacher on 01764 657800 or at St-Dominics@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.

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.