Depute Head Teacher, Papdale Primary School - ORKORK

Position: Depute Head Teacher, Papdale Primary School - ORK10090 ORK10090
# Depute Head Teacher, Papdale Primary School Ref no::
ORK
10090

Published::
26/02/2026

Closes::
22/03/2026

Location::

Papdale Primary School, Willow Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1PJ
Salary::
£72,267 per year pro rata Contract Type::
Temporary Position Type::
Part Time

Hours::

21 hours per week## Advert
** EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING
**** Papdale Primary School
**** Depute Head Teacher
**** 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
**** We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible
**** Temporary up to 7 February 2028
** Papdale Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed and motivated Depute Head Teacher on a 0.6 FTE temporary basis, commencing Monday 17 August 2026. The temporary contract is expected to run until February 2028.Papdale Primary School is a large, welcoming primary school serving the Papdale area of Kirkwall. We are proud of our inclusive ethos, strong community links and commitment to continuous improvement.

Working closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, supporting high-quality learning and teaching, positive relationships and improved outcomes for all pupils.

This post does not carry a regular teaching commitment, however the successful candidate may be required to provide class cover when necessary.

You must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

This post is subject to Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working in a regulated role with children.

Salary will be pro rata, based on point 3 of the Depute Head Teacher SNCT Salary Table plus Distant Islands Allowance.

Prospective applicants are warmly invited to discuss the post by contacting the Head Teacher, Emma Billington, tel: or e-mail: e
** Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 22 March 2026
*** Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.
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