Teacher of Mathematics, Kinross High School - PKC12930

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Job summary

A local governing body is seeking a Teacher of Mathematics for Kinross High School on a fixed-term basis. You will join an experienced team, deliver engaging lessons, and create an inclusive environment. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive community focused on enriching young lives.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement

Scottish Teacher's Pension Scheme

Family-friendly work policies

Access to benefits and professional development

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner with experience in inclusive education.
• Strategic thinker and team player passionate about youth development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in Mathematics to various year levels.
• Create an inclusive learning environment based on GIRFEC principles.
• Participate in staff development programs and professional learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Team collaboration

Passion for teaching

Inclusivity practices

Education

GTCS registration

Teaching qualification

Job description

Job Description

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 Mathematics (Fixed Term until 16 August 2026) - PKC12930
£33,594 - £50,589
Kinross High School

This post is for a full-time, temporary Teacher of Mathematics covering a secondment. Part-time applications will be considered.

Interviews for this post will be held week beginning 1 September 2025 and will involve a lesson observation and panel interview.

As a Teacher of Mathematics at Kinross High School, you will have the opportunity to join an established and experienced team of high performing practitioners who lead Maths and Numeracy at all levels in our school.

We value ambition, compassion, resilience and responsibility in both our staff and pupils and enjoy positive relationships with our leaning community.

We are also committed to the development of our staff. Wide ranging CLPL options are available to expand your knowledge and improve your classroom practice. We also offer development posts linked to our improvement plan which are renumerated through the commissioned work scheme.

Kinross High School is part of Loch Leven Community campus and provides modern teaching facilities with excellent transport links. The school is easily commutable within the central belt of Scotland.

To view more information about Kinross High School please visit our school website www.kinrosshigh.org.uk

Requirements

Our ideal candidate is someone who is an excellent classroom practitioner.

You should be a team player, a strategic thinker and be passionate about working with young people.

GIRFEC should be at the heart of everything you do and you should have experience in using this to create an inclusive learning environment.

So, if you are Ambitious, Responsible, Resilient, Compassionate, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

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.

The Individual

We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with us by email at [e-mail] 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 [phone] or [e-mail] 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.