Teacher of Technologies, Perth Grammar School - PKC13471

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:

Join a Faculty Shaping the Future at Perth Grammar School. Are you ready to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers, problem solvers, and innovators? If so, Perth Grammar School is looking for a passionate and forward-thinking Craft, Design & Technology Teacher to join our dynamic and well-resourced faculty.

This is more than a teaching post — it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that’s redefining how young people learn, create, and thrive in the 21st century. We would welcome applications for an immediate or Monday 17 August 2026 start date.

Why This Role Is Exciting

• Innovative Learning Through Problem-Based Approaches: Our faculty champions Problem-Based Learning to spark curiosity, creativity, and resilience in learners. You’ll help drive this approach across the school, supporting colleagues and shaping a culture of innovation.
• 21st Century Skills at the Core: From design thinking to digital prototyping, our learners develop the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly evolving world. You’ll be at the heart of this transformation.
• Diverse Learning Pathways: We offer a rich curriculum including Graphic Communication, Engineering Science, Design & Manufacture, and Creative Thinking — giving students real choice and challenge.
• Lead Change from the Classroom: This role offers scope to lead innovative curricular change from within your classroom, with opportunities to influence practice at whole-school level.

What You’ll Be Part Of

• A collaborative, fun, and ambitious team that supports each other and celebrates success.
• A challenging yet positive learning environment where creativity and critical thinking are nurtured.
• A faculty equipped with state-of-the-art technology and resources that empower both teachers and learners.

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 design, engineering, and technology 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 Craft, Design & Technology 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.

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 Dawn McLeish, Principal Teacher of Technologies on 01738 472800 or at PerthGrammar@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.