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Job Description

Teacher of Home Economics – PKC08973
£28,113 – £42,336
Pitlochry High School

Pitlochry High School is an All Through School with pupils from Nursery age through to S4. We have small class sizes and are a friendly and welcoming school in Highland Perthshire.

We are looking to appoint a passionate and committed Teacher of Home Economics to work within our Faculty of Health & Wellbeing as the sole HE Teacher within the Faculty.

The Individual

The successful candidate will demonstrate experience of supporting and developing the curriculum and working alongside colleagues from across the school.

You should be inclusive, enthusiastic and have a positive outlook.

You will be committed to improve outcomes for our young people and providing excellent learning experiences.

Applicants for teaching posts must be registered, or be in the process of registering, with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT in the appropriate sector.

A generous removal and relocation package is available for anyone moving to the area.

If you would like any more information regarding this vacancy, please contact Alison Mitchell, Depute Head Teacher, on 01796 474666.

When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details for two 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.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.

Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes 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.

Find out more about working for Perth & Kinross Council and living in one of the most scenic areas of Scotland here.