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Ref no:
ORK09984
Published:
16/01/2026
Closes:
25/01/2026
Location:
Sanday Junior High School, Sanday, Orkney, KW17 2AY
Salary:
£40,410 - £57,405 per year
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Full Time
Hours:
35 hours per week

Advert

EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING

Sanday Junior High School

Class Teacher

35 hours per week (1.0FTE)

Temporary up to 1 March 2027

Suitable candidates are sought for the above primary teaching post.

This exciting and rewarding position in a small, friendly island 3-16 school (roll approximately 50 pupils) requires an energetic, independent person who would enjoy working flexibly as part of a small, dynamic whole-school team.

You should be enthusiastic and show a commitment and desire to continually improve the quality of learning and teaching. A background in Sounds Write and Talk for Writing would be beneficial.

Prospective candidates should be willing to relocate to the island of Sanday, or be able to live there Monday to Friday.

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

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

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the posts by contacting Head Teacher, Kristen Muir, tel: 01857 600 228, or e-mail kristen.muir@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk

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

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 25 January 2026

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

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