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Ref no:
ORK10047
Published:
09/02/2026
Closes:
18/02/2026
Location:
Glaitness School, Pickaquoy Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RP
Salary:
£37,935 - £55,611 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
21 hours per week

Advert

EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Glaitness School

Class Teacher

21 hours per week (0.6FTE)

Temporary Maternity Cover up to 7 March 2027

A suitable candidate is sought for the above temporary teaching post to cover a period of maternity leave. You should be enthusiastic and show a commitment and desire to continually improve the quality of learning and teaching.

This post will comprise of two separate Class Teacher posts within the school of 17.5 hours and 3.5 hours.

You must be registered, or in the process of registering, with the General Teaching Council for Scotland for the above post.

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

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Depute Head Teacher, Sharon Muir, e-mail sharon.muir@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk

The salary applicable is based on the SNCT Salary Tables plus Distant Islands Allowance.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Wednesday 18 February 2026

Please note that interview and relocation expenses will be paid for this post in line with Council policy.

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