Teacher of Chemistry/Science, Stromness Academy

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Stromness Academy

Teacher of Chemistry/Science

21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)

Permanent

We are looking for a committed and dynamic individual who will enjoy the challenge of maintaining and further developing our successful Science Department. Applicants must be able to teach Chemistry at all levels from BGE to Advanced Higher, with an ability to also teach Biology being desirable. You will be a skilled and enthusiastic educator, fully committed to the learning and teaching approaches of Curriculum for Excellence and to inspiring and motivating pupils.

Stromness Academy’s Chemistry Department has a track record of high pupil attainment and substantial value added. The department offer courses from BGE Science through to Advanced Higher Chemistry and the successful candidate would be teaching within these areas. The Science department also offer the National 5 Laboratory Science course.

Stromness Academy is a six-year secondary school on a well-appointed campus in Orkney, which is frequently voted the best place in the UK to bring up children. Our catchment area covers the town of Stromness and the West Mainland, a dispersed population with over two thirds of our pupils being bussed into school. The small size of our school (approximately 350 on roll), and our classes, means we know our pupils well and are able to be flexible to meet their needs. We are committed to providing a positive and purposeful environment all our pupils achieve, as set out in our school vision. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to become part of a forward-looking school and a rich and vibrant community.

Further information about the school and our activities can be found on our website www.stromnessacademy.org.uk and our Facebook page.

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

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

Salary will be based on Main Grade scale of the SNCT Salary Tables plus a Distant Islands Allowance. We offer a generous relocation package.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Paul Barber, Head Teacher, telephone: 01856 850660 or email paul.barber@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk .

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 30 November 2025

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