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Teacher of Mathematics - PKC11641
£32,217 - £48,516
St. John's RC Academy, Perth
Can you make a difference to the future lives of the children and young people in Perth & Kinross?
Do you have aspirations to be one of our next leaders in education?
If so, we have an opportunity you will not want to miss as a Maths Teacher at St John’s RC Academy.
An exciting opportunity has risen at St John’s RC Academy for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Maths Teacher who can work collaboratively within a large team.
You should have experience of planning, delivering, engaging and stimulating learning experiences which meet the needs of all learners.
About the School
Set at the top of Perth’s North Inch and overlooking the River Tay, St John's RC Academy is at the heart of the North Inch Community Campus. The 2-18 all-through school provides education for over 1200 children and young people from nursery to S6. The campus is a hub of opportunities for the local community, utilising state of the art sports and cultural facilities, offering a wide range of services for all ages.
St John’s RC Academy’s success is built on respectful relationships, strong partnership working, a culture of self-evaluation for improvement and effective leadership at all levels. The school offers a wide range of excellent learning experiences for children and young people and achievement is significantly improving across all sectors.
Requirements
Please note the successful applicant will be required to attain the necessary paperwork from https://sces.org.uk to obtain RC approval from the Catholic Church Authorities.
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Perth & Kinross Council Values and Behaviours
At PKC our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of the Perth and Kinross Offer. 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 PKC and you could soon be joining our team!
The Individual
The successful candidate will be an excellent teacher, with a track record of forming and developing excellent relationships and collaborative working practices with pupils, parents, and staff.
You will have excellent communication skills and have experience of positively engaging learners, families, colleagues, and partners.
As a Catholic school, the school’s vision and values are rooted in the Gospel. St John’s RC Academy is also a Fairtrade School and the first all-through school in the UK to achieve UNICEF’s Rights Respecting Schools Gold Award.
You will be a Teacher who can demonstrate a proven track record in achieving better outcomes for a range of learners delivering all areas of the Maths curriculum.
You must be able to demonstrate the ability to motivate, engage and earn the trust of young people as you support their individual and collective needs.
You will be a dynamic and enthusiastic individual, keen to take on new challenges, and work creatively with colleagues across our campus. St John's RC Academy is one of Scotland's most improved schools last session so please come and join our incredible team to continue our journey to support, encourage, and challenge every learner to continue to thrive and achieve.
For further information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Marie-Claire Futamata, Head Teacher and Campus Leader on 01738 454300 or at St-JohnsAcademy@pkc.gov.uk This post is subject to Roman Catholic Approval, if you require advice or support with this, please get in touch with us on 01738 454300.
When completing your application for this post, please ensure that you provide contact details for two 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.
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A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.
Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender.
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