Teacher of Art & Design High School - PKC14038

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 Art & Design (PKC
14038)
£36,159 - £54,453
Crieff High School

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated, enthusiastic Teacher of Art to join our team.

Crieff High School currently has a roll of approximately 630 young people. Working together we strive to help all young people be the best they can. We aim to provide a positive learning environment for pupils and staff and our school vision is “A rights respecting school that nurtures, encourages and inspires young people to be the best they can be.”

Crieff High School can be found in the heart of Strathearn, and our School is part of Strathearn Community Campus. With many different partners operating from the campus including, Live Active Leisure and Culture Perth and Kinross, the opportunities available to both pupils and staff are well received. Our school catchment covers a wide area of beautiful landscapes and is a short commute from both Perth and Stirling of 30-40 minutes.

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

You will have appropriate qualifications and registration. The successful postholder should have a thorough knowledge of pedagogies that engage learners.

You will take account of all learners in their classroom and ensure inclusive practices that leads to positive outcomes for learners.

High aspiration for learners, good communication skills and respectful relationships are key to the success of our school and the successful applicant will be skilled in positive relationship techniques including restorative approaches.

You will be required to be registered with the GTCS.

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.

All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “

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We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Diane Porter, Business Manager on to find out more.

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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  to discuss any…