Depute Head Teacher, Kirkwall Grammar School - ORK09627. Job in Kirkwall Education & Training Jobs

Orkney Islands Council; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Kirkwall is seeking a Depute Head Teacher for Kirkwall Grammar School. The role involves providing leadership and direction to a vibrant school community of 850 pupils. The successful candidate will have experience in Middle or Senior Leadership, focusing on improving outcomes for students and overseeing various educational policies. This permanent position offers a supportive work environment with community involvement.

Qualifications

• Registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
• Demonstrable impact on outcomes for young people.
• Successful track record of Middle or Senior Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, vision, direction, and management for the school.
• Oversee the Learning and Teaching policy and SQA arrangements.
• Manage a group of departments and pastoral care for a school house.

Job description

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Kirkwall Grammar School

Depute Head Teacher

35 hours per week

Permanent

Applications are sought for the role of Depute Head Teacher of Kirkwall Grammar School.

KGS is a modern, vibrant school of around 850 pupils with a catchment area which covers Kirkwall, the East Mainland, Orphir and the North and South Isles. The successful candidate will be part of the Senior Management Team providing leadership, vision, direction and management for the school. You should bring a successful track record of Middle or Senior Leadership with demonstrable impact on outcomes for young people.

The substantive postholder has a particular responsibility for Kirkwall Grammar School's Learning and Teaching policy and SQA arrangements as well as line management of a group of departments. In common with the other DHTs, they will be the House Head for one of our three school houses, working closely with linked Guidance staff to oversee the pastoral care and support of young people in that house.

Our school is in housed a modern and attractive building and has a wide range of extra-curricular activities on offer. We are well-supported by our wider community.

More information about Kirkwall Grammar School can be found on the school's website:

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

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

For a discussion about the post, please contact Ruth McKay, Head Teacher on 01856 873535, extension 2419 or by e-mail: ruth.mckay@

Salary is based on Point 6 of the HT/DHT spine of the SNCT Salary Tables, plus Distant Islands Allowance.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 31 August 2025

Please note that interview and resettlement expenses will be payable for this post, in line with Council policy.