Principal Teacher of Guidance 0.4FTE, Kinross High School - PKC13489 in Milnathort

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: Principal Teacher of Guidance 0.4FTE - PKC13489 £59,727 (pro-rata) Kinross High School.

As a Principal Teacher of Guidance, you will play a crucial role in supporting the wellbeing, progress and personal development of young people throughout their journey at Kinross High School. You will be responsible for a designated caseload of learners, ensuring each young person is known, valued and supported to achieve their full potential. This role promotes and models our school values of Ambition, Compassion, Resilience and Responsibility.

The key areas of responsibility are:

• Provide high quality pastoral support to a caseload of young people.
• Build strong, trust based relationships with learners and their families.
• Guide and support learners through their journey at Kinross High School.
• Plan and deliver targeted interventions to meet the needs of individuals and groups.
• Teach PSE (Personal & Social Education) in line with school and national guidance.
• Promote and uphold the school values of Ambition, Compassion, Resilience and Responsibility through all interactions and decision making.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, external partners and school leadership to support positive outcomes for all learners.

You will join a caring, inclusive and forward thinking school community that prioritises wellbeing, positive relationships and high quality support for all learners. This role is 0.4FTE (2 days per week). You will work alongside another Principal Teacher of Guidance who is 0.6FTE (3 days per week). Together you will act as Head of House and promote the House identity through leading assemblies, Tutor Support Groups and Personal and Social Education Lessons.

Skills & Experience Required

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day. Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an inspiring educator committed to the wellbeing and success of young people.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Show empathy, professional integrity and a passion for inclusive practice.
• Be able to model the school values every day—encouraging ambition, demonstrating compassion, building resilience, and taking responsibility.
• Have experience in pastoral care or supporting learners with diverse needs.

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.

Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team!

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 Jillian Shaw, Head Teacher & Campus Leader on 01577 867100 or at KinrossHigh@pkc.gov.uk to find out more.

Click “APPLY NOW”. 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.