Teacher of Biology with Science, Perth Grammar School - PKC13737

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 Biology with Science - PKC13737.

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of scientists? If so, Perth Grammar School is looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Biology and Science Teacher. The Science faculty delivers classes across the Broad General Education and a variety of courses being offered throughout the Senior Phase encompassing a range of SCQF level pathways including Biology, Rural Skills, Energy, Scientific Technologies, Lab Science and Foundation Apprenticeships.

As the successful candidate, you must demonstrate the ability to motivate and engage with young people and show that they fully understand the values and principles of a Curriculum for Excellence and the Senior Phase. A commitment to high-quality learning and teaching, along with a willingness to contribute positively to the wider life of the school, is essential. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to whole-school initiatives that support wider achievement and interdisciplinary learning. This includes involvement in project-based learning opportunities, and supporting learners to develop skills for learning, life and work through innovative, real-world contexts.

Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Skills & Experience Required

Who We’re Looking For:

• A teacher who brings energy, creativity, and a learner-focused mindset.
• Someone who thrives in a team environment and is excited by the challenge of transforming learning.
• A practitioner who understands the power of science to shape futures.

If you’re ready to make a real impact — in the classroom and beyond — we’d love to hear from you. Join us at Perth Grammar School and help lead the way in Science education.

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 Aly Spalding, Principal Teacher of Science on 01738 472800 or by email at AWSpalding@ea.pkc.sch.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.