We currently have the following opportunity:
Teacher of English - PKC13807
£35,022 - £52,740
Blairgowrie High School
Blairgowrie High School is seeking a passionate and committed Teacher of English to join our dynamic and supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to nurture young minds, inspire creativity, and make a lasting impact on learners within a welcoming and inclusive school community in the heart of Perth & Kinross.
Blairgowrie High School is a vibrant, comprehensive secondary school serving a diverse and engaged community. Our 3 key drivers – Our Learning, Our Wellbeing and Our Community continue to help us to improve outcomes for all our young people. We are proud of our strong ethos and the values we promote; Aspire, Empower and Achieve.
As a Teacher of English, you will:
- Deliver high-quality learning and teaching across the Broad General Education (BGE) and Senior Phase, aligned with the Curriculum for Excellence.
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons in literacy, language, and literature that motivate and challenge learners.
- Support pupils to develop critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills.
- Contribute to raising attainment and closing the poverty-related attainment gap.
- Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress in line with national and local guidance.
- Participate fully in the wider life of the school, including interdisciplinary learning, enrichment activities, and collegiate working practices.
Why Join Blairgowrie High School?
- A strong sense of community and collaboration.
- A forward-thinking and improving school.
- Opportunities for professional learning and leadership development.
- Beautiful surroundings in Perth & Kinross, offering a high quality of life.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who:
- Is passionate about English and committed to delivering inspiring learning experiences.
- Has the ability to build positive relationships with young people and colleagues.
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, equality, and wellbeing.
- Is reflective, innovative, and eager to contribute to continuous school improvement.
You will have:
- A degree-level qualification in English (or closely related subject).
- A recognised teaching qualification in Secondary Education (English), such as a PGDE Secondary (English) or equivalent.
- Registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), or eligibility for registration.
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.
