Job Description
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:
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Teacher of Drama 0.6FTE (Fixed Term until 26 October 2025) - PKC12414
£33,594 - £50,589 (pro-rata)
Kinross High School
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As a Teacher of Drama at Kinross High School, you will have the opportunity to join an experienced, innovative and supportive team of practitioners within our Expressive Arts faculty. Our department offers a range of qualifications ranging from N3 to Advanced Higher Drama.
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We value ambition, compassion, resilience and responsibility in both our staff and pupils and enjoy positive relationships with our leaning community.
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Our school is part of Loch Leven Community campus which provides modern teaching facilities with excellent transport links, and is easily commutable from any area in east central Scotland.
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Our vision of learning together, achieving together is underpinned by our successful professional learning programme. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to take part in our established leadership development programmes, our annual professional learning conference as well as taking part in coaching and mentoring sessions to name but a few.
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Please note that this is a fixed term, part time position ending on 26 October 2025 and may be extended beyond that date, subject to approval.
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To view more information about Kinross High School please visit our school website www.kinrosshigh.org.uk
Skills & Experience Required
Our ideal candidate is an excellent classroom practitioner.
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You should be a team player, a strategic thinker and be passionate about working with young people.
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You should have a proven track record of teaching Drama in the senior phase.
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GIRFEC should be at the heart of everything you do and you should have experience in using this to create an inclusive learning environment.
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So, if you are Ambitious, Responsible, Resilient, Compassionate, we want to hear from you.
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GTCS registration is required.
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:
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* A nationally agreed annual leave entitlement
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* Eligibility to join the Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme
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* Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, and our Wellbeing Framework
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* Access to a range of benefits
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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 email kinrosshigh@pkc.gov.uk 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.
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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.
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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.
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Working with children and/or protected adults is regulated work and under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
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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.
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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.