Teacher of English and Drama (Secondary School)

Teacher of Drama (Fixed Term until 31 March 2027) - PKC13757 £Bertha Park High School, Perth We have a temporary vacancy within our English, Stage and Screen Faculty covering a secondment for a full time Teacher of Drama at Bertha Park High School. As the successful candidate, you must demonstrate the ability to motivate and engage with young people and show that they fully understand the values and principles of a Curriculum for Excellence and the Senior Phase. The post holder will be a creative and resourceful individual with the ability to challenge traditional teaching practices as we seek to develop the department in a technology-rich environment.   You will be able to enhance the learning experience of pupils through the development of engaging activities which enthuse those in your classroom, developing pupils who will confidently take the subject into the Senior Phase. 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 We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. 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. We would love to hear from you and would encourage you to get in touch with Holly Hamilton Principal Teacher of English, Stage and Screen on 01738 452300 or BerthaparkHSP@pkc.gov.uk to find out more. 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. 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. 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.