Principal Teacher of Music, Kirkwall Grammar School

Job Description

EDUCATION, LEISURE AND HOUSING

Kirkwall Grammar School

Principal Teacher of Music

35 hours per week (1.0FTE)

Permanent

Kirkwall Grammar School is a modern, vibrant school of over 800 pupils with a catchment area which covers Kirkwall, the East Mainland, Orphir and the North Isles.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher/leader who is committed to improvement and excellence. You will be joining departments and other teams of staff who are dedicated to providing the best for all our young people. Our school has a wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer including drama, music, and sport.

You will be able to teach all aspects of the subject across all stages. You will be joining a highly successful team, in a recently built and well-resourced school.

Applicants must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme in respect of regulated work with children.

Salary is based on Point 4 of the Principal Teacher Spine of the SNCT Salary Tables plus a Distant Islands Allowance.

Prospective applicants are warmly invited to discuss the post by contacting Alasdair Harvey, Depute Head Teacher on 01856 872102, email alasdair.harvey@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 23 March 2025

Please note that interview and relocation expenses are payable for this post, in accordance with Council policy.