Job Description

LOCATION:


Blairgowrie High School Beeches Road Blairgowrie, PH10 6PW


SALARY:


55,155 per year


CONTRACT TYPE:


Permanent


POSITION TYPE:


Full Time


HOURS:


35 hours per week



We currently have the following opportunity:



Principal Teacher of Computing - PKC13130

55,155

Blairgowrie High School



Are you an inspiring educator with a passion for Computing Science and a drive to lead learning in a dynamic secondary school environment?



If so, we are seeking a committed and forward-thinking Principal Teacher of Computing to lead our Computing department and contribute to the wider life of the school.



As Principal Teacher of Computing, you will:


Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in Computing Science across the BGE and Senior Phase, including National, Higher and Advanced Higher levels. Lead the strategic development of the Computing department, ensuring a progressive and inclusive curriculum that meets the needs of all learners. Support and mentor colleagues within the department, promoting professional learning and collaborative practice. Monitor and evaluate pupil progress and attainment, using data to inform planning and improvement. Contribute to whole-school initiatives, improvement planning, and the development of digital learning across the curriculum. Manage departmental resources effectively and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. Play a key role in promoting STEM engagement and digital literacy across the school community.

Skills & Experience Required

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You will be:


A GTCS-registered teacher with a qualification in Computing or a related discipline. An excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of Curriculum for Excellence and SQA qualifications. A confident leader with experience of curriculum development and a commitment to raising attainment. A collaborative team player who can inspire both students and colleagues. Passionate about digital learning and the role of Computing in preparing young people for the future.

Working at Perth & Kinross Council

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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

.