Teacher of English, Breadalbane Academy, Aberfeldy - PKC13756

Teacher of English - PKC13755 £Breadalbane Academy, Aberfeldy We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and caring Teacher of English who enjoys working collaboratively and is committed to delivering high quality learning experiences for all learners.  A genuine passion for English, inclusive practice and supporting every young person to achieve their full potential is essential. Breadalbane Academy is a vibrant all-through school serving pupils aged 2 to 18 and takes pride in delivering a rich and diverse wider curriculum that supports the development of the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally. Opened in 2010, Breadalbane Academy is located in Aberfeldy, amidst the scenic Highland Perthshire mountains. The school is part of a state-of-the-art Community Campus that provides an exceptional learning and working environment. Facilities include a 25m swimming pool, astroturf playing surface, recording studio, dance studio, and excellent ICT resources—supporting a rich and diverse curriculum that offers experiences to our young people that is not so easily assessable in other schools and encourages wider development.   Surrounded by mountains, moors, forests, lochs, and rivers, our rural location offers unique opportunities for enriching student experiences. These experiences are designed to build valuable skills and aptitudes, while also expanding pupils’ life experiences and knowledge base.   Breadalbane Academy is proud to provide opportunities for Gaelic Medium Education in our Nursery, Primary and Secondary schools. We are committed to offering our young people opportunities to engage with Scotland’s cultural heritage, including a consideration for the broader culture of Gaelic. In so doing, we can familiarise our young people with this important aspect of Scottish heritage, as well as maintaining Gaelic as a vibrant living language in Perthshire.   Many staff enjoy commuting from Perth, Crieff, and other nearby areas, drawn by the school’s strong community ethos and stunning natural setting. Breadalbane Academy’s location in Highland Perthshire offers not only a rich educational environment but also a lifestyle that embraces nature, creativity, and connection.   We are seeking a teacher who can think creatively and adapt effectively, thriving in a varied and engaging role that places the needs, wellbeing and progress of young people at the heart of everything we do. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues. A strong understanding of the Curriculum for Excellence across the relevant levels is essential, with proven experience of planning and delivering high quality learning and teaching in English within the Senior Phase. Effective delivery across the Broad General Education is also required. 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 Lynne Lambert, Head Teacher at Breadalbane@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.