Class Teacher Primary School - ORK

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Class Teacher

Stromness Primary School

14 hours

Permanent

£38,019 - £55,737 pro rata

The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Headteacher.

We are happy to talk flexible working for this position.

The purpose of this role is to work collegiately with a colleague for two days a week, in a job share capacity. We are looking for someone to provide high-quality learning experiences that enable all children to achieve their full potential academically, socially, emotionally and physically.

Salary will be based on the Main Grade Teacher SNCT Salary Table plus Distant Islands Allowance.

The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the must have section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants.

This post is a regulated role with children and requires Level 2 Disclosure with PVG scheme membership.

Interview expenses are payable for this post. Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 2 August 2026, with shortlisting taking place on Tuesday 4 August 2026 and interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 12 August 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact the headteacher at rebe or on

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.

Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.