Teacher of Mathematics

Job Description

Teacher of Mathematics - PKC07258

£27,498 - £41,412

Bertha Park High School, 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 Teacher of Mathematics at Bertha Park High School.

Bertha Park High School is Scotland’s newest secondary school and the first non-replacement school in twenty years which opened its doors to S1 and S2 pupils in August 2019.The school is growing year on year and we currently have S1 to S3 pupils. The school values of Respect for yourself, Respect for others and Respect for the Bertha Park way underpin all aspects of school life.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teacher of Mathematics to join our small team of only 2 staff that will continue to grow respectfully as we increase our pupil role. This is a unique opportunity to support the development and growth of Scotland newest Mathematics department. 

We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication skills, a strong background of innovative and engaging learning and teaching experiences and a working knowledge of leading aspects of school improvement and self-evaluation.

The start date for this post will be Monday 16 August 2021.

Requirements

You will be a teacher who can demonstrate a proven track record in achieving better outcomes for a range of learners. 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 new technologies.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for leading and managing support for young people, in the Maths Department and liaising with parents, partners and other staff within the school.

You will be supported by our Principal Teacher of Maths and other staff to ensure that young people's needs are met.

You will contribute to staff development to enhance their professional knowledge and skills offering opportunities for further development as required.

The Individual

For further information on this vacancy, please contact Stuart Clyde, Head Teacher or Lauren Findlay, Business Manager on 01738 475465.

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.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

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. 

Perth & Kinross Council welcomes 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.

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