Primary Teacher, English Medium, Sgoil Uibhist Tuath CNS

Job in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands, KW15, Scotland, UK

Listing for: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-08-26

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 57450 GBP Yearly GBP 57450.00 YEAR

Position: Primary Teacher, English Medium, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath (8016) - FIXED TERM - CNS06455

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Primary Teacher, English Medium, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath
35 hours per week, Fixed term to August 2027 £46,380 - £57,450 per annum, inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

The purpose of this post is to contribute to overall school effectiveness in respect of the following areas:

(a)
Curricular
(b)
Care and welfare
(c)
Collegiate
(d)
Professional development.

Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the headteacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories:

1 Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction.
2 Developing the school curriculum.
3 Assess, recording and reporting on the work of pupils.
4 Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with the administration of examinations.
5 Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
6 Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
7 Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
8 Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development.
9 Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review.
10 Contributing to good order and the wider needs of the school.

The successful candidate must have an appropriate degree /diploma and GTC Scotland Registration.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children ( Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot ).

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date:
Monday 7 September 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.

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