Principal Teacher, Hope Primary School

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Principal Teacher

Hope Community School

35 hours per week

Permanent

£60,495

The above amount includes Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Head Teacher.

Your working pattern is Monday to Friday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

The purpose of this role is to work with the Head Teacher to help lead teaching and learning at Hope Community School.

We are looking for an inspiring, creative, and skilled teacher with high expectations for the learning community. The successful candidate will assist the Head Teacher in providing advice, support and guidance across the school. They will also have a key role in strategic school development, in line with our school improvement plan.

Salary will be based on point 1 of the Principal 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, click here for further information.

Relocation package is available in line with Council Policy for this post, click here for the Relocation Policy.

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 14 June 2026, with shortlisting taking place on Friday 19 June 2026 and interviews are scheduled for Tuesday 30 June 2026.

For a discussion about the role, contact Morag Miller, Service Manager, at morag.miller@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535.

We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process.