Primary Teacher, English Medium, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath (8016) - FIXED TERM - CNS06455

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; Kirkwall; Sur place; GBP 46 000 - 57 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar in Scotland invites applications for a Primary Teacher (English Medium) at Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath. The post is 35 hours per week, fixed term to August 2027, with a salary of £46,380–£57,450 per annum, inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance.

The successful candidate will contribute to school effectiveness across curricular, care and welfare, collegial development and professional learning, with duties spanning teaching, curriculum development, assessment, and pupil

Qualifications

• An appropriate degree/diploma and GTC Scotland Registration.
• PVG scheme membership is required for this regulated role.
• Interviews will be conducted in person.

Responsabilités

• Teach assigned classes with preparation and correction.
• Develop the school curriculum.
• Assess, record and report on pupil work.
• Prepare pupils for examinations and assist with examinations.
• Provide advice and guidance to pupils on education matters.
• Promote and safeguard pupils' health, welfare and safety.
• Work in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
• Undertake continuing professional development.
• Participate in school planning, raise achievement and reviews.
• Contribute to good order and wider school needs.

Formation

Degree or diploma in relevant field

Description du poste

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Primary Teacher, English Medium, Sgoil Uibhist a Tuath 35 hours per week, Fixed term to August 2027 £46,380 - £57,450 per annum, inclusive of £2,997 Distant Islands Allowance per annum

The purpose of this post is to contribute to overall school effectiveness in respect of the following areas:

• (a)Curricular
• (b)Care and welfare
• (c)Collegiate
• (d)Professional development.

Subject to the policies of the school and the education authority the duties of teachers are to perform such tasks as the headteacher shall direct having reasonable regard to overall teacher workload related to the following categories:

• 1 Teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction.
• 2 Developing the school curriculum.
• 3 Assess, recording and reporting on the work of pupils.
• 4 Preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with the administration of examinations.
• 5 Providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education.
• 6 Promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils.
• 7 Working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals.
• 8 Undertaking appropriate and agreed continuing professional development.
• 9 Participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review.
• 10 Contributing to good order and the wider needs of the school.

The successful candidate must have an appropriate degree /diploma and GTC Scotland Registration.

This post is subject to membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme as a legal requirement of a regulated role with Children ( Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme - mygov.scot ).

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

Closing Date: Monday 7 September 2026

Salary for the above post is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance.

Please note that sponsorship is not available, or being offered, in connection to this post.