Teacher of English, Stromness Academy

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Teacher of English

Stromness Academy

7 hours per week (0.2FTE)

Permanent

Salary is based on the Main Grade Scale of the SNCT Salary Table, plus Distant Islands Allowance.

You will be reporting to the Principal Teacher of English.

The allocated working day for this post is a Wednesday. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible.

Stromness Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to join our English department. The department achieves strong results in national qualifications and has good uptake into Higher and Advanced Higher. We are looking for a motivated teacher, committed to collegiate working and to maximising opportunities for all pupils. Experience of teaching within Curriculum for Excellence is desirable.

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 where all our pupils achieve, as set out in our school vision. This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to work in 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

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 Wednesday 16th September 2026, with shortlisting and interviews taking place shortly afterwards.

For a discussion about the role, contact Paul Barber at paul.barber@orkney.gov.uk or on

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.