Principal Teacher of Guidance FTE

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.

£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.

• 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 Personal & Social Education (PSE) in line with school and national guidance.
• Promote and uphold the school values of Ambition, Compassion, Resilience and Responsibility in all interactions and decision making.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, external partners and school leadership to support positive outcomes for all learners.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people every day.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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.

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Jillian Shaw, Head Teacher & Campus Leader on or at to…