Principal Teacher of Guidance, Westray Junior High School

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Principal Teacher of Guidance

Westray Junior High School

7 Hours per week

Permanent

£66,183 pro rata (including Distant Islands Allowance)

You will be reporting to the Head Teacher.

The working pattern for this post is flexible and could be timetabled across the week, dependant on the requirements of the successful candidate.

The purpose of this role is to lead, manage and support the work of colleagues, providing strategic direction and guidance as necessary, alongside teaching assigned classes.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher who is committed to improvement and excellence, with a genuine interest in supporting young people in achieving their best.

The caseload for this post includes young people in both the Primary and Secondary sections of this Junior High School.

You will work in partnership with school colleagues, families and other professionals to plan and provide support and opportunities for pupils, including supporting transitions, work experience and inclusive learning. In particular, the postholder is required to support young people aged 10+ who need to access counselling services to be able to access these online, due to the remote nature of the school.

Salary will be based on point 1 of the Principal Teacher scale of the 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.

Applications close at 23.59 on Sunday 22 November 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 23 November 2026 and interviews taking place week commencing 7 December 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Petra McLay, Service Manager (Secondary and Tertiary Education) at petra.mclay@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 ext. 2419.

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.