Head Teacher

Head Teacher

Perth Grammar School – Perth & Kinross Council. Fixed Term until December 2027 (PKC
13173). Salary: £98,973.

Perth Grammar School is a six‑year, non‑denominational comprehensive secondary school with robust links to local, national and international partners. The Senior Management Team comprises the Head Teacher, three Depute Heads and a Business Manager.

• Wheels the development and delivery of high‑quality learning and teaching that meets the needs of all pupils.
• Leads quality‑assurance measures to evaluate, plan, develop and monitor continuous improvement of the school.
• Implements local and national curriculum objectives.
• Supports and develops staff through professional learning and performance management.
• Builds and maintains partnerships with local community, universities, colleges and other educational organisations.

• Recognised secondary headship qualifications (Standard for Headship or equivalent) and current registration as a teacher in Scotland.
• Significant experience in school leadership, preferably at a large secondary school.
• Strong commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive, and environmentally conscious schooling.
• Evidence of effective curriculum planning, assessment and high‑performance teaching practice.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

• 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 Wellbeing Framework.
• Access to a range of benefits and ongoing professional development.

Contact Eve Moran, Quality Improvement Manager, via email or phone to discuss the application process. Provide two referees, one of whom must be a current or most recent employer, unless already employed by Perth & Kinross Council.

We welcome applications from all candidates; as a Disability‑confident and Diversity‑informed employer inaan the recruitment process improvements are available for those requiring reasonable adjustments.

All references will be verified and pre‑employment checks, including PVG and overseas criminal record checks, will be conducted in line with the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

Eve Moran – Quality Improvement Manager, Perth & Kinross Council
Telephone: (01738) 475555
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