Teacher of Computing, Kinross High School - PKC13768

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: Teacher of Computing - PKC13768.

Kinross High School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Computing to join our dynamic and supportive Technologies Faculty on a full-time, permanent basis. The post will start at the beginning of the 2026–27 academic session in August 2026. Applications are welcome from newly qualified teachers, as well as more experienced practitioners who are keen to make a positive contribution to a forward-looking school community.

The purpose of the role is to deliver Computing across all year groups, including the senior phase. The successful postholder will play an important role in ensuring high-quality learning and teaching experiences that support progress, attainment and achievement for all learners. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the growth and development of the Computing curriculum, designing and delivering a progressive and engaging programme from Broad General Education through to the senior phase. They will take innovative and inclusive approaches to learning and teaching, ensuring that young people are supported to achieve success in Computing at all levels, whatever their starting point.

Applicants should be fully registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) in Computing Science (or be eligible for registration). Kinross High School offers a welcoming and supportive working environment, with strong collegiate approaches and high-quality professional learning opportunities. Our staff demonstrate our core values in their approach to work by being ambitious, responsible, resilient and compassionate. We are committed to supporting staff wellbeing, continuous improvement, an established programme of in-house professional learning and a range of leadership opportunities. Our successful candidate will help shape curriculum pathways within Computing as provision continues to grow.

Skills & Experience Required

The successful candidate will demonstrate effective and engaging classroom practice, be inclusive and show a clear commitment to raising attainment and achievement. The postholder will be able to build positive, respectful and supportive relationships with young people, colleagues and parents, and will show a strong commitment to professional learning and to contributing to the wider life of the school.

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

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 Jillian Shaw, Head Teacher and Campus Leader 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 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.

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.