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 from August 2026:
Teacher of Physical Education (Fixed Term until 15 August 2027) - PKC13906
£36,159 - £54,453
Perth Grammar School
Are you passionate about inspiring young people to be active, confident, and adventurous? Do you believe that learning extends beyond the classroom and into the outdoors?
If so, at Perth Grammar School, we are looking for an exceptional Teacher of Physical Education who can motivate, challenge, and engage every learner. This is more than just a teaching role — it’s an opportunity to shape lifelong attitudes to health, wellbeing, and physical activity.
You’ll deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across the Broad General Education and Senior Phase, supporting pupils to develop their physical skills, teamwork, resilience, and confidence.
From traditional team sports to fitness, wellbeing, and personal challenge, you will help pupils understand the value of an active lifestyle and the positive impact it has on both physical and mental health.
In addition, you will play a key role in supporting our Outdoor Education programme, helping to create opportunities for pupils to learn, explore, and challenge themselves beyond the classroom. Whether through day activities or wider achievement opportunities, you’ll help foster independence, teamwork, and a sense of adventure.
You will also contribute to whole-school initiatives such as project based learning and wider achievement programmes, supporting pupils to develop skills for learning, life, and work.
This post will start on 17 August 2026.
Please be advised that interviews for this post will take place on Friday 26 June 2026.
Please note, we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this post.
We’re seeking a teacher who:
- Brings energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for physical activity into every lesson.
- Can create engaging, inclusive experiences for learners of all abilities.
- Has the ability to teach across the PE curriculum.
- Is committed to promoting health, wellbeing, and positive relationships.
- Has an interest in, and willingness to support, Outdoor Education.
- Values teamwork, resilience, and a growth mindset.
If you’re ready to inspire young people to lead active, healthy lives and embrace new challenges — both in and beyond the classroom — we’d love to hear from you.
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.
All new employees have a four-month probationary period. Further details are available in the FAQs at “How to apply for a job or apprenticeship with us”.
We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Cheryl McIntosh, Principal Teacher of Health & Wellbeing on 01738 472800 or by email at [email protected] 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.
Internal applicants applying for secondment must obtain line manager approval through the secondment form available under My Forms – Secondment Request Form on MyView. Please note that secondment requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.
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 [email protected] 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.
