Class Teacher, North Walls Primary School

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Class Teacher

North Walls Community School, Hoy

24.5 hours per week

Temporary to 2 July 2027

£42,975 - £61,269 (Including Remote Islands Allowance and Distant Islands Allowance)

You will be reporting to the Head Teacher

The current working pattern is full-time Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and half day on Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to be the teacher for our Class 1.

There are 9 children in this multi-composite P1 – 4 class. You will be responsible for the wellbeing of the children and leading their teaching and learning. As a small school, staff rely on each other; building positive relationships, good communication and being able to help at the last minute. The North Walls ‘Believe to Achieve’ vision underpins our aspirations.

North Walls is located on Hoy, served by two regular transport routes. We can help advise on transport; currently our two class teachers as well as itinerant teaching colleagues all travel to school from mainland Orkney daily.

This opportunity will provide an ideal opportunity to enjoy teaching in a small isles school. North Walls was last inspected in 2024, receiving a very positive report.

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

Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting and interviews taking place from 23 November 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Andy Trafford (Head Teacher) at andy.trafford@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 791246.

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.